How To Find the Best Loan Officer
January 1, 2022
We’ve all seen them and heard them – offers that seem too good to be true. When shopping for a mortgage or looking for the best loan officer for your […]
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Credit · Understanding Mortgages
Mortgage Application Denied? What To Do Next
January 1, 2022
You started out with such enthusiasm. You decided it was time to buy or refinance a home, so you find a lender. You apply, but after a few days, your […]
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Home Buying · News · Private Mortgage Insurance
Lender-Paid Mortgage Insurance (LPMI): Why It Can Pay Off in Today’s Market
January 1, 2022
If you don’t have 20 percent down to buy a house these days, you will be paying mortgage insurance of some kind. Mortgage insurance just helps the lender have reassurance […]
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FHA Reduces 2017 Mortgage Insurance Premiums
January 1, 2022
Editor’s note: FHA rolled back this proposal, and FHA mortgage insurance did not change from previous levels. To see current FHA insurance premiums, see our FHA loan page. The FHA is […]
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Heartwarming Stories of Families That Bought Again After Foreclosure
January 1, 2022
You can buy again after foreclosure. Here are two real-life stories of families who lost their homes, but didn’t let that stop them from becoming homeowners again. It’s a rough […]
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FHA Refinances Can Close After Last Day of Month Without Penalty
January 1, 2022
FHA Refinance Borrowers Can Now Close Any Day of the Month FHA refinance savings keep piling up in 2015. First, FHA mortgage rates dropped to levels not seen since 2013. Then […]
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5 Dates In History You Need to Know when Buying a House
January 1, 2022
Interested in buying a home? Here are some important dates you need to know about before your home buying venture. 1. June 15, 1976 – Manufactured Homes If you are […]
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Loans for Fixer Uppers
January 1, 2022
You have your eye on that Cape Cod on the corner. You see the beauty beyond its shabby, unkempt appearance. It will be a gem and the prettiest house on […]
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15 Tips To Win A Bidding War
January 1, 2022
So, you’ve decided to buy a house or get a different one. In some markets, you won’t be the only one making an offer. In fact, the housing market is […]
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