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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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Everything You Need to Know About Down Payments
When you are ready to buy your first home, financing this large p... Read More

November 16, 2014

What’s the Biggest Mortgage You Can Get?
Buying or refinancing a home in a high-cost market and need a big... Read More

November 14, 2014

5 States Where Home Repossessions Are on the Rise
Foreclosure activity in the U.S. increased from September to Octo... Read More

November 13, 2014

A New Challenge for Veterans Who Want to Buy a Home
After years in the shadows, the historic VA loan program is getti... Read More

November 10, 2014

A Low-Down-Payment Mortgage Isn’t What We Need Right Now
The financial services industry is on the verge of an awesome hat... Read More

November 7, 2014

You Make Boatloads of Cash & Still Can’t Get a Mortgage?!
When you apply for a mortgage, there are a few no-brainer items a... Read More

November 5, 2014