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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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The Worsening State of Mortgage Affordability in 2021
In a Nutshell According to a recent study by Point2, new homeowne... Read More

June 12, 2021

Should You Get an FHA or Conventional Loan?
You found your dream home, but now comes the hard part: figuring ... Read More

June 8, 2021

How to Get Your Credit Ready for a Mortgage
You don’t need perfect credit to buy a home. However, the highe... Read More

May 19, 2021

31 Spring Home Improvement Projects To Increase Your Home’s Value
This article originally appeared on Wealth of Geeks and has been ... Read More

May 1, 2021

US Mortgage Statistics
An understanding of the housing market can help you decide how yo... Read More

April 20, 2021

Preparing Finances for a Pandemic-Era Mortgage
The following is a guest post by Alene Laney, of Pennies to Parad... Read More

April 1, 2021