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How To Rent Your House and Buy Another

May 9, 2019

It’s no surprise that many property owners are considering the possibility of generating income by renting out their first home. A slowdown in home prices and sales makes selling less […]

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Qualifying for a Mortgage With Student Loan Debt

April 16, 2019

If you struggle with student loan debt, you’re not alone. The average student loan borrower has $37,172 in student loans when they graduate, an increase of $20,000 from only 13 […]

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Buy a House in 2019 with a Conventional Loan

March 14, 2019

Also known as conforming loans, conventional loans “conform” to a set of standards set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Conventional loans boast great rates, lower costs, and homebuying flexibility. So, it’s […]

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Seller-Paid Closing Cost Maximums for Conventional, FHA, VA, & USDA Loans

February 28, 2019

Mortgage closing costs range from 2-5% of a home’s purchase price. That can add up. But, many sellers are eager to pay your closing costs in order to sell their home […]

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The Single Mother’s Guide To Becoming A Homeowner

February 12, 2019

by Lee Nelson, freelance writer and single mom Single moms can have it tough trying to become a homeowner — between raising their children on their own and paying all […]

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Home Buying · Understanding Mortgages

Cosigning a Mortgage for an Adult Child

February 4, 2019

Your adult child is hard working and responsible. But because of their lack of credit history, stricter lending regulations or too many student loans, it is almost impossible for them […]

Home Buying · Private Mortgage Insurance

What Is Private Mortgage Insurance?

January 25, 2019

Private mortgage insurance, also known as PMI, is a type of mortgage insurance common with conventional loans. It’s intended to protect the lender if you stop making your loan payments, […]

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Ask Tim · Credit · Home Buying

How Long After a Foreclosure Can I Buy a Home?

January 15, 2019

Buying again after a foreclosure, short sale, or or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure can be done, with some hard work — and waiting. Lenders don’t like to see a foreclosure on […]

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Conventional 97% LTV Program: Buy a Home with 3% Down In 2019

January 2, 2019

Home buying just got a lot easier. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the country’s two main mortgage rule-making agencies, now allow home purchases with just a 3% down payment. The 97% […]

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Things You Should Never Do with Your Downpayment

October 23, 2018

You’ve been saving like crazy for a home. You’ve sacrificed fancy coffees and nights out on the town for the past year to save for your downpayment, and you finally […]

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How To Rent Your House and Buy Another

Qualifying for a Mortgage With Student Loan Debt

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Buy a House in 2019 with a Conventional Loan

Seller-Paid Closing Cost Maximums for Conventional, FHA, VA, & USDA Loans

The Single Mother’s Guide To Becoming A Homeowner

Cosigning a Mortgage for an Adult Child

What Is Private Mortgage Insurance?

How Long After a Foreclosure Can I Buy a Home?

Conventional 97% LTV Program: Buy a Home with 3% Down In 2019

Things You Should Never Do with Your Downpayment

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