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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

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Homeowners Have Something to Be Happy About Again — Their Home Values Are Rising
American mortgage holders are optimistic that equity in their hom... Read More

February 24, 2016

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Is an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Right for Me?
Adjustable-rate mortgages, where the interest rate is subject to ... Read More

February 23, 2016

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Is Buying a Fixer-Upper Worth It?
These days, true fixer-uppers are few and far between. A more exu... Read More

February 16, 2016

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What Does it Take to Buy a Home Without Credit?
Having bad or no credit can be a huge obstacle in many situation... Read More

February 14, 2016

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6 Worst Mortgage Mistakes You Can Make
Is your house your castle? Or an albatross around your neck? Your... Read More

February 13, 2016

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How Long Does It Actually Take to Get a Mortgage?
It may have happened several years ago, but Americans haven’... Read More

February 10, 2016