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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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Home Affordability Programs: Finding Mortgage Relief Options
Are you struggling to meet your monthly mortgage payments? If so,... Read More

March 22, 2023

Fixed Rate Mortgage vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
So, you’re considering purchasing a home? There’s a lot to th... Read More

March 22, 2023

Can an Undocumented Immigrant Get a Mortgage?
Quick answer: Yes, it’s possible for undocumented immigrant... Read More

March 20, 2023

How Student Loans Can Hurt Your Mortgage Application
Whether you’re a parent proudly financing higher education ... Read More

June 6, 2022

Step-by-Step Guide to the Mortgage Approval Process
In July 2021 alone, more than 700,000 new home sales we... Read More

May 9, 2022

How to Refinance with Bad Credit
Are you curious about refinancing? When you refinance your mortga... Read More

April 27, 2022