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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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The Free Tool That Can Help You Unearth Your Home’s Secrets
Prepare to go down a rabbit hole: Real estate data company Real... Read More

December 19, 2015

The Rules for Jumbo Mortgages Are Changing: What It Means for You
Last month, the Federal Housing Finance Agency unveiled the new 2... Read More

December 16, 2015

Should You Refi or Get a HELOC? Let the Fed Be Your Guide
The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve is set t... Read More

December 9, 2015

Should I Co-Sign My Brother’s Mortgage?
Q. My credit has always been good, and my brother’s credit stin... Read More

December 6, 2015

Freelancers: Here’s What You Need to Know About Buying a Home
One of the main things you need in order to qualify for a mortgag... Read More

December 5, 2015

The Loophole That Could Help You Buy a Home Even If You Have a Lot of Debt
It’s not impossible to buy a home when you have existing debts.... Read More

December 2, 2015