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Get Help Buying A Home With New Federally Backed Loan Limits in 2021

Get Help Buying A Home With New Federally Backed Loan Limits in 2021

April 07, 2021

Home prices have been steadily increasing in 2020—and as home prices increased, many buyers found they needed larger mortgages in order to purchase homes. But because there’s a limit on conforming loans, many buyers either had to explore alternative loan options (which often carry a higher interest rate) or look...

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Work For Yourself? Make Sure To Avoid These Mortgage Mistakes

Work For Yourself? Make Sure To Avoid These Mortgage Mistakes

April 29, 2019

There are currently over 16 million self-employed workers in the United States—and as the gig economy continues to grow, the number of self-employed individuals only stands to increase. But even though working for yourself is becoming more common, it still presents certain challenges when obtaining a mortgage—and if you want to...

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27% Of Homeowners Unaware Of Their Potential Mortgage Savings

27% Of Homeowners Unaware Of Their Potential Mortgage Savings

October 16, 2018

According to a new study, more than one in four homeowners are in the dark about theirmortgage interest rate—and it could be costing them.A recent study from Bankrate (explored in an article on Fox Business) found that 27percent of homeowners in the US don’t know the interest rate on their...

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Applying For A Mortgage? Be Prepared For These Questions

Applying For A Mortgage? Be Prepared For These Questions

September 10, 2018

When you apply for a mortgage, you expect your lender to have some questions. But the truth is, your lender is going to have a lot of questions—and if you know what to expect before you start the application process, all of those questions can feel a lot less jarring...

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Bumping Your Credit Score Could Save You More On Your Mortgage Than You Think

Bumping Your Credit Score Could Save You More On Your Mortgage Than You Think

March 05, 2018

It’s no secret that having a better credit score can help save you money on your mortgage. But even though you know you could cut mortgage costs by bumping up your credit score, the amount of money you may be able to save is truly astonishing.According to a recent study from...

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 Potential Mortgage Savings are Missed by 27% of Home Owners

Potential Mortgage Savings are Missed by 27% of Home Owners

May 30, 2017

New studies have shown more than one in four homeowners are in the dark about their own mortgage interest rate—and it could be costing them.A recent study from Bankrate (explored in an article on Fox Business) found that 27 percent of homeowners in the US didn't even know the interest rate...

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Why “Now” Is The Best Time To Buy Your First Home

Why “Now” Is The Best Time To Buy Your First Home

April 17, 2017

Ask any real estate agent if now is a good time to buy a home. Chances are good you’ll probably get the impression that it’s the perfect time to buy a house. Makes sense, right? Most agents wouldn’t want to discourage anyone from buying a house. However, it’s almost impossible...

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