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Comparing mortgage lenders might seem like a chore. There are many lenders competing for your business with seemingly more and more attractive deals. But you need to be able to rationally compare and judge them to find the one who’s right for you. This is an extremely important decision...
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As a veteran or service member, you are entitled to a number of valuable benefits, such as a VA loan. These loans are an attractive option for those who are looking to purchase a home in the near future. While there certainly are many advantages to a VA loan,...
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A mortgage rate lock is a commitment the lender makes to an interest rate in the beginning of your loan application, which lasts for a certain duration while your loan is processing. If the rate fluctuates via market influences your interest rate for your loan will stay the same....
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Mortgage loans are financial debt obligations people enter into with a bank, credit union, or other financial institution as a way of purchasing a home. Home loans are one of the most common ways to purchase a home today. Unless you have the cash in a bank account to...
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Mortgage brokers and banks operate differently in the delicate ecosystem of mortgage buying. You obviously want to get the best deal and the best experience overall. But which one fits you? Let us point the way. Get out your notepad. We’re going to talk about what a mortgage broker is...
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides active members of the military, veterans, and surviving spouses with VA loans that can help with a variety of housing matters. VA loans can be used for purchasing a home, building a new one, repairing and maintaining your current home, or updating...
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Buying a house for the first time can be a daunting process, but it shouldn’t have to be! Long, detailed, step-by-step advice can make you feel even more overwhelmed and unsure about the process. Let’s keep it short and sweet with two simple steps you need to take when...
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Fixed-rate mortgages are the most widely used form of home mortgage loans. It is a basic arrangement in which the lender calculates the principal amount, using a single interest rate, and then divides the sum equally over an agreed period of years. The most popular terms are 30-year and...
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The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) is a U.S. federal program that began in 2009. The goal of the HARP refinancing program is to help struggling homeowners refinance their mortgages. The following is a short history of HARP and how the program continues today. The Crisis After the U.S....
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With the housing market finally starting to regain footing, potential home buyers are in search of homes and mortgage loan programs. There are so many types of home loans out there, it’s hard to know which to choose. Maybe you’ve heard about the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)...
Comparing mortgage lenders might seem like a chore. There are many lenders competing for your business with seemingly more and more attractive deals. But you need to be able to rationally compare and judge them to find the one who’s right for you. This is an extremely important decision...
As a veteran or service member, you are entitled to a number of valuable benefits, such as a VA loan. These loans are an attractive option for those who are looking to purchase a home in the near future. While there certainly are many advantages to a VA loan,...
A mortgage rate lock is a commitment the lender makes to an interest rate in the beginning of your loan application, which lasts for a certain duration while your loan is processing. If the rate fluctuates via market influences your interest rate for your loan will stay the same....
Mortgage loans are financial debt obligations people enter into with a bank, credit union, or other financial institution as a way of purchasing a home. Home loans are one of the most common ways to purchase a home today. Unless you have the cash in a bank account to...
Mortgage brokers and banks operate differently in the delicate ecosystem of mortgage buying. You obviously want to get the best deal and the best experience overall. But which one fits you? Let us point the way. Get out your notepad. We’re going to talk about what a mortgage broker is...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides active members of the military, veterans, and surviving spouses with VA loans that can help with a variety of housing matters. VA loans can be used for purchasing a home, building a new one, repairing and maintaining your current home, or updating...
Buying a house for the first time can be a daunting process, but it shouldn’t have to be! Long, detailed, step-by-step advice can make you feel even more overwhelmed and unsure about the process. Let’s keep it short and sweet with two simple steps you need to take when...
Fixed-rate mortgages are the most widely used form of home mortgage loans. It is a basic arrangement in which the lender calculates the principal amount, using a single interest rate, and then divides the sum equally over an agreed period of years. The most popular terms are 30-year and...
The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) is a U.S. federal program that began in 2009. The goal of the HARP refinancing program is to help struggling homeowners refinance their mortgages. The following is a short history of HARP and how the program continues today. The Crisis After the U.S....