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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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3 Reasons to Buy a House You Don’t Want to Live in
The homebuying landscape can be difficult and confusing to naviga... Read More

March 7, 2015

The Pre-Recession Housing Problem That's About to Slam Homeowners

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The Pre-Recession Housing Problem That’s About to Slam Homeowners
The home equity line of credit (HELOC) had been around for many y... Read More

March 6, 2015

5 Reasons You Can't Get a Mortgage

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5 Reasons You Can’t Get a Mortgage
Are you gearing up to refinance or buy a home this year? These f... Read More

March 4, 2015

Buying a Home? Be Ready for These Closing Costs

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Buying a Home? Be Ready for These Closing Costs
For most of us, there’s no bigger purchase than buying a home. ... Read More

March 1, 2015

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4 Reasons You Could Be Denied a Mortgage
So, you’ve thought about whether renting or buying your ne... Read More

February 28, 2015

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4 Big Refinancing Questions Answered
You may have heard about it on the news, your neighbors may be br... Read More

February 28, 2015