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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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The Ultimate Bootcamp for Homebuyers
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March 24, 2015

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March 22, 2015

Can You Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card?
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March 22, 2015

A Homebuyer’s Guide to Escrow
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March 21, 2015

Could an FHA Loan Keep You From Your Dream Home?
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March 20, 2015

10 States With the Highest Foreclosure Rates
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March 19, 2015