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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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6 Things That Drive Up the Cost of Your Mortgage

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6 Things That Drive Up the Cost of Your Mortgage
Applying for a mortgage? Do your fees and rates appear to be a li... Read More

July 23, 2014

5 Kinds of Mortgages: What's Right for You?

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5 Kinds of Mortgages: What’s Right for You?
Home buying can be a whirlwind and, unless you are a lottery winn... Read More

July 20, 2014

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What Is a Short Sale?
The world of real estate can be confusing, and sometimes, even wi... Read More

July 19, 2014

The 2.6% Mortgage Rate: How to Get It

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The 2.9% Mortgage Rate: How to Get It
A 2.9% mortgage rate sound great, but is it too good to be true? ... Read More

July 18, 2014

Why Your Job Matters When Buying a Home

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Why Your Job Matters When Buying a Home
Did you recently change jobs or receive a promotion? Despite what... Read More

July 16, 2014

What Happens if I Stop Paying My Mortgage?

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What Happens If I Stop Paying My Mortgage?
Homeowners who stop paying their mortgage do so for a host of rea... Read More

July 15, 2014