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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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Do You Have to Get a 30-Year Mortgage?
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April 11, 2015

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April 11, 2015

The 5 Most Common Refinancing Questions, Answered
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April 4, 2015

7 Expensive Mistakes New Homeowners Make
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April 4, 2015

Can a New Government Toolkit Simplify Homebuying?
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