VA Loans for Disabled Veterans | 2023
September 11, 2023
Disabled veterans can get some great benefits when getting a VA loan that can help with their finances when purchasing a home and in the future. VA loan benefits have […]
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Stated Income Loans Available in 2023
July 17, 2023
Stated income loans are making a comeback — sort of. Extremely popular in the early 2000s, stated income loans were one of the factors of the housing market collapse. Why? […]
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FHA Loans · Understanding Mortgages
Best Home Loans for Senior Citizens in 2023
July 17, 2023
A couple in their mid-70s just recently purchased a home and got a mortgage to move closer to their children and grandchildren. They decided on Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECM) […]
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Cash-Out Refinance With No Mortgage | Requirements 2023
July 10, 2023
It’s exciting to finally have no more monthly mortgage payments. You have no existing mortgage! But now that you have all that equity in your home, is it possible to […]
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Home Loans for Single Moms | Grants & Programs 2023
July 10, 2023
There are loan programs, along with home buying assistance programs, that can help put the dream of homeownership within reach for single mothers. “It can be tough to support a […]
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Cash Out Refinance · Homeowner Tips · Refinance
6 Ways Seniors Can Tap Home Equity To Supplement Income
June 30, 2023
Seniors looking to supplement their income may be able to tap their home equity to supplement their lifestyle or ease financial worries during retirement. Pros & cons of tapping home […]
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What mortgage rate can you get with an 800 credit score?
June 30, 2023
FICO scores range from 300-850 — so getting in the 800s can be a feat. Fortunately, there are benefits to having a higher credit score. A high credit score makes […]
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Best First-time Home Buyer Loan Options 2023
November 20, 2022
Getting a mortgage can be daunting — especially for first-time home buyers. There are so many mortgage lenders, and the differences between lenders and loan programs aren’t always clear. The […]
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Home Buying · Niche Mortgage Products · USDA Home Loans
Differences And Similarities Between Land Loans And Home Mortgages
November 15, 2022
That perfect piece of land with mature trees and a lake has come up for sale. Your family has talked about building a house in the next few years. Now, […]
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News · Understanding Mortgages
Common Mortgage Underwriting Problems that Could Stop Your Loan Approval
November 15, 2022
The application process to get a mortgage may seem a little daunting with all the information you reveal. But just because you get through the application doesn’t mean it’s over, […]
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