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Mortgage 101
How Homestead Funding Makes a Difference During the Mortgage Process
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November 14, 2024
Mortgage 101
What are the Differences Between Your Mortgage Interest Rate and APR?
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October 30, 2024
Mortgage 101
Should You Use a Mortgage Banker or a Mortgage Broker for Your Home Financing?
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October 17, 2024
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What Does it Mean to be Cleared to Close?
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August 13, 2024
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How to Build a Housing Budget with Confidence
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July 23, 2024
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5 Questions You Should Ask Your Loan Originator for a Smooth Mortgage Process
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July 11, 2024
Mortgage 101
80 Years of Veterans Achieving Homeownership
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July 3, 2024
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What are the Differences Between Construction Loans?
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June 25, 2024
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What to Know About Seller Concessions
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June 11, 2024
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Is Delayed Financing Right for Your Home Purchase?
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May 14, 2024
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How to Choose the Right Mortgage Term for You
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May 10, 2024
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How to Find Success as a Competitive Homebuyer
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May 2, 2024
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What Government Mortgage Program is Right for You?
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April 23, 2024
Mortgage 101
How a Mortgage Calculator Can Help You Navigate the Homebuying Process
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April 15, 2024
Mortgage 101
App and Mortgage Security: Keeping You Safe Through Home Financing
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March 26, 2024
Mortgage 101
What are the Factors That Impact Your Credit Score?
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March 5, 2024
Mortgage 101
Escape the Rental Cycle with Homeownership
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February 22, 2024
Mortgage 101
The Advantages of Buying a Home in the Current Housing Market
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November 22, 2023
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The Essential Things You Need to Know About Mortgage Insurance
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October 26, 2023
Mortgage 101
How to Finance Your Dream Home Renovation with FHA 203(k) Loans
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October 19, 2023
Mortgage 101
Everything to Know About FHA Mortgage Loans
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October 12, 2023
Mortgage 101
Navigating the Homebuying Process: How to Avoid Common Closing Costs Surprises
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October 5, 2023
Mortgage 101
How to Protect Your Finances from Mortgage Scams
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September 28, 2023
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What You Need to Know About Escrow and Your Mortgage
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September 19, 2023
Mortgage 101
Improving Your Credit Score for a Better Mortgage Rate
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September 12, 2023
Mortgage 101
Why Should You Choose an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?
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September 5, 2023
Mortgage 101
Get Your Offer Accepted Using Our Closing Guarantee!
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August 25, 2023
Mortgage 101
Unlock Affordable Housing with Down Payment Assistance
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August 22, 2023
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Why Should You Get Pre-Approved for a Home?
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February 1, 2024
Mortgage 101
How to Lower Your Mortgage Payment and Save Money
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July 11, 2023
Mortgage 101
What is a Loan to Value Ratio and How Does it Affect Your Mortgage?
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July 6, 2023
Mortgage 101
Creating Homeownership Possibilities for Underserved Neighborhoods
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February 11, 2024
Mortgage 101
Why You Should Use an Energy Efficient Mortgage
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June 12, 2023
Mortgage 101
Debunking 6 Myths About USDA Loans
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May 11, 2023
Mortgage 101
What are the 7 Best Ways to Save for a Down Payment?
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May 4, 2023
Mortgage 101
How to Find the Best Mortgage Program for You
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November 9, 2023
Mortgage 101
6 Benefits of Using a Renovation Loan
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April 14, 2023
Mortgage 101
How Building Credit is the Key to Homeownership
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March 30, 2023
Mortgage 101
Smart Finances: Common Credit Terms to Know
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March 21, 2023
Mortgage 101
Demystifying the 4 C's of Credit
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March 14, 2023
Mortgage 101
What You Should Know About Hard and Soft Credit Pulls
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March 9, 2023
Mortgage 101
What's the Difference Between a Coborrower and a Cosigner?
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March 2, 2023
Mortgage 101
Become a Power Buyer and Gain Cash Advantage!
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February 17, 2023
Mortgage 101
Secure Your Mortgage with Lock and Shop's Interest Rate Protection!
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January 19, 2023
Mortgage 101
How to Make Your Pre-Approval Count
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January 12, 2023
Mortgage 101
What are Gift Funds and How are They Used When Buying a Home?
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December 12, 2022
Mortgage 101
A Loan Originator's Perspective on the Real Estate Market
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November 28, 2022
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What are the Important Roles in the Mortgage Process?
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October 25, 2022
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What to Expect for Your First Mortgage Payment
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October 14, 2022
Mortgage 101
What is an NMLS Number and Why Does it Matter?
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September 15, 2022
Mortgage 101
What to Do Before Applying For a Mortgage
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August 16, 2022
Mortgage 101
Homebuyer FAQs: Our Loan Originators Answer!
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July 28, 2022
Mortgage 101
Everything You Should Know About Mortgage Underwriting
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July 21, 2022
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Hidden Expenses to Know as a First Time Homebuyer
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June 21, 2022
Mortgage 101
What are the Benefits of Renovation Loans?
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June 14, 2022
Mortgage 101
A Guide to Low Down Payment Mortgages
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June 7, 2022
Mortgage 101
How Interest Rates Affect Your Mortgage Affordability
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May 23, 2022
Mortgage 101
Unlocking Your Benefits: What to Know About VA Loans
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May 21, 2024
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How VA Loans Empower Veterans Through Homeownership
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May 2, 2022
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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage
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March 29, 2022
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Why Do Sellers Prefer Conventional Loan Buyers?
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March 24, 2022
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How to Protect Your Finances and Yourself from Identity Theft
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March 17, 2022
Mortgage 101
5 Ways to Protect Your Credit When Buying a Home
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March 10, 2022
Mortgage 101
What is a Home Closing and How Do They Work?
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February 24, 2022
Mortgage 101
What is a Mortgage and How Do You Get One?
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February 8, 2022
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Can I Get a Mortgage While Self-Employed?
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January 27, 2022
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How to Maximize the Benefits of Down Payment Assistance
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January 26, 2022
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Understanding the Costs of Buying a Home
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September 19, 2024
Mortgage 101
Understanding Jumbo Loans: How to Finance Your Luxury Property
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December 30, 2021
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What’s the Difference Between Home Insurance and a Home Warranty?
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December 23, 2021
Mortgage 101
How to Navigate the Home Appraisal Process
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November 30, 2021
Mortgage 101
Would You Benefit from a Cash-Out Refinance?
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November 24, 2021
Mortgage 101
If a Home for Sale is Pending, Should You Still Put in an Offer?
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November 22, 2021
Mortgage 101
Debunking Common Mortgage Myths
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November 16, 2021
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What is Escrow and How Does it Affect Your Mortgage?
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October 19, 2021
Mortgage 101
What You Should Know About Getting a Mortgage with Student Loan Debt
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October 12, 2021
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When Should You Consider Refinancing Your Mortgage?
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November 19, 2024
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Achieving Mortgage Milestones: What You Can Look Forward to!
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September 16, 2021
Mortgage 101
Everything to Know About Mortgage Closing Costs
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August 24, 2021
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How FHA Loans Empower Homebuyers
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August 10, 2021
Mortgage 101
What Documents Do You Need When You’re Applying for a Mortgage?
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July 13, 2021
Mortgage 101
Mortgage Insurance: Why You Need it and How it Protects Your Finances
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May 25, 2021
Mortgage 101
Do You Have More Than One Credit Score? What to Know
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April 13, 2021
Mortgage 101
How to Calculate and Improve Your DTI Ratio
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March 16, 2021
Mortgage 101
How Title Insurance Protects Your Home and Finances
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August 5, 2024
Mortgage 101
How Much Do You Really Need for a Down Payment?
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November 24, 2020
Mortgage 101
When Home Inventory is Low, Renovations Will be Your Friend
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November 10, 2020
Mortgage 101
Can I Buy a Home with a Low Credit Score?
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October 27, 2020
Mortgage 101
How to Buy a Home Without Leaving Your Couch
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October 20, 2020
Mortgage 101
Be Confident in Your Affordability with a Mortgage Calculator
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October 6, 2020
Mortgage 101
Why an Energy Efficient Home Matters
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January 7, 2020
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Why Should You Get Your Mortgage from a Local Lender?
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March 16, 2020
Mortgage 101
How to Choose the Mortgage That's Right for You
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April 8, 2020
Mortgage 101
What’s the Difference Between Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval?
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May 5, 2020
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What You Can Do with Your Home Equity
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May 11, 2020
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3 Easy Tips for Building Home Equity
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May 20, 2020
Mortgage 101
How to Avoid Common Mortgage Pitfalls for a Smooth Loan Process
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July 30, 2024

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