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7 White Lies That Can Hurt Your Homebuying Chances

The information on your mortgage application has a direct impact on whether you'll get approved, and for how much. So what happens if you fudge the details?

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7 White Lies That Can Hurt Your Homebuying Chances
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7 White Lies That Can Hurt Your Homebuying Chances

The information on your mortgage application has a direct impact on whether you'll get approved, and for how much. So what happens if you fudge the details?

Kirk Haverkamp

How We Paid Off Our Mortgage in 7 Years
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How We Paid Off Our Mortgage in 7 Years

A married couple in Sacramento shares their experience of paying off a 30-year home loan in just 7 years.

Christine DiGangi

How to Refinance a Jumbo Mortgage for Less
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How to Refinance a Jumbo Mortgage for Less

Jumbo mortgages traditionally cost homeowners more, but if you're looking to refinance a jumbo mortgage, you may have new options for better rates.

Scott Sheldon

How Buying a Home Can Help Your Credit
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How Buying a Home Can Help Your Credit

If you have never owned a home before or it's been a few years since you have, you're missing out on some potential credit advantages.

Scott Sheldon

A Guide to Shopping for a Mortgage Online
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A Guide to Shopping for a Mortgage Online

Applying for an online mortgage or home refinance is a little different from what you may be accustomed to — and many customers prefer it that way.

Gerri Detweiler

A Guide to Getting a Mortgage After You've Had a Loan Modification
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A Guide to Getting a Mortgage After You've Had a Loan Modification

If you've had a home loan modification, you'll need to meet certain requirements to be eligible for a new mortgage.

Scott Sheldon

5 Steps to Getting a VA Loan
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5 Steps to Getting a VA Loan

VA loans aren’t the answer for every veteran. But they can make a huge difference, especially for those who might otherwise struggle to land a home loan.

Chris Birk

Could Paying Off Your Mortgage Hurt Your Credit?
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Could Paying Off Your Mortgage Hurt Your Credit?

Could Paying Off Your Mortgage Hurt Your Credit?

Gerri Detweiler

Nearly Half of Homebuyers Don't Shop for a Mortgage
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Nearly Half of Homebuyers Don't Shop for a Mortgage

A home is one of the costliest purchases most consumers make, but half of them don't check with more than one mortgage lender to find the best deal.

Christine DiGangi

6 Reasons to Make a Larger Down Payment
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6 Reasons to Make a Larger Down Payment

Why would you put more money down on a house than you have to? There are several reasons — but that doesn't mean it's the right decision for everyone.

AJ Smith

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