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How to Comparison Shop For a Mortgage Lender

June 10, 2019

When a first-time homebuyer hears the word “mortgage,” they don’t often think of it as a product. The idea they can comparison shop for one seems strange — isn’t loan […]

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FHA Loans · Home Buying · USDA Home Loans · VA Home Loans

100% Financing Home Loans for 2019

June 4, 2019

100% financing home loans are essentially no money down home loans — they’re mortgages that finance the entire purchase price and eliminate the need for a down payment. Large down […]

Home Buying · Investment Properties

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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Conventional Loans · Home Buying

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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How to Comparison Shop For a Mortgage Lender

100% Financing Home Loans for 2019

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How To Rent Your House and Buy Another

Qualifying for a Mortgage With Student Loan Debt

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?

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