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10 Tips to Secure the Best Interest Rate on your Mortgage

Article originally published December 13th, 2017. Updated February 16th, 2023. Buying a home is an extensive process. It includes marshaling your assets, reviewing your credit—and potentially trying to improve it—and shopping for a house that meets your wants and needs. That’s all before you enter the process of applying for a mortgage and considering your... Read More

| February 16, 2023

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5 Features That Sell Your Home Quickly
Selling a home can be a long process. But it doesn’t have to be... Read More

April 16, 2016

How Your New Job Affects Your Chance at a Mortgage
Changing jobs is a natural part of a long and eventful career. Bu... Read More

April 13, 2016

What Should You Do With Extra Cash From Refinancing?
I was sitting in my local coffee shop recently and a gentleman sa... Read More

April 12, 2016

Why You Might Not Want Your Spouse on Your Mortgage
Couples may be inclined to buy a new home together — and, if n... Read More

April 11, 2016

Most Millennials Expect Homebuying Help From Mom & Dad
Buying a house is generally considered a sign of financial inde... Read More

April 9, 2016

7 Times You’ll Need Extra Paperwork to Get a Mortgage
When you apply for a mortgage the first time, or if you’re ... Read More

April 6, 2016