Why VA Home Loans Are Better Than Any Other Loan Type
January 1, 2022
You don’t have a lot of money saved up, and your credit score could use a lot of improvement. How can you possibly get a mortgage loan? Well, if you […]
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Lee Nelson is a Chicago-based writer whose work has appeared on Realtor.org, Yahoo! Homes, TheMortgageReports.com, and more.
Articles by Lee Nelson
Mortgage Repayment Plan: Catch Up After Missed Payments
January 1, 2022
Things happen. You got behind on your mortgage a few months ago because of a loss in wages. Now, you are panicking and getting nervous to call your lender because […]
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Do You Need Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance?
January 1, 2022
Sometimes, you just have to ask the hard questions to yourself and then figure out how you can protect yourself, your family and your home. For instance, what would happen […]
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Conventional Loans · Private Mortgage Insurance
How to Avoid Paying PMI
January 1, 2022
Mortgage insurance is an added expense homeowners pay to help protect lenders. If you don’t put 20 percent down on a conventional loan or if you choose an FHA or […]
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Mortgage & Home Buying Process Step-by-Step 2026
January 1, 2022
With so many new regulations and rules, first-time buyers might feel like the home buying process is like the scariest ride in the amusement park. But it does not have […]
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6 Common Home Buying Myths
January 1, 2022
Many potential homeowners don’t even attempt to buy – and miss out on a serious opportunity. Common home buying myths scare them off. A survey by Wells Fargo & Co. […]
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Tips for Closing on a Home Quickly and Smoothly
January 1, 2022
Everyone wants to have a quick and smooth closing on a house, especially the buyer. If you are a home buyer, then there are actions you can take to make […]
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What a Mortgage Calculator Won’t Tell You
January 1, 2022
All you have to do is Google the words — mortgage calculator — and you become flooded with choices of great online tools. They can help you figure out how […]
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Homeowner Tips · Niche Mortgage Products
Options for Home Renovations with Little Equity
January 1, 2022
A dream house doesn’t stay a dream house forever. Things need to be updated, renovated or completely changed out. But whether it’s putting in a gas fireplace, building a deck […]
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How Real Estate Agents Represent Home Sellers
January 1, 2022
You’ve decided it’s time to sell your home, but you don’t want to deal with it yourself. So, choosing a real estate agent to do a lot of the legwork […]
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