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Why Finding a Loan Officer is a Lot Like Finding a Friend

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August 23, 2013

If you’re in the process of buying a home, you’ll be spending a lot of time with your mortgage loan officer. In fact, over the next couple of months, you’ll probably spend more time talking to them than you will some of your own friends and family. That’s not…


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What to Do When a Poor Credit Report Plagues Your Ability to Get a Mortgage

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August 15, 2013

It’s popular belief that a credit score can be the ultimate make-or-break component of qualifying for a mortgage loan. While credit scores are important, contrary to popular belief, they are not the most important factor lenders evaluate. While your credit score provides a starting point for lenders to gain…


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How to Get a Low Interest Rate on Your Mortgage Loan

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August 9, 2013

Rising interest rates have left some homebuyers wondering whether they’ve missed the opportunity to secure a great rate on their mortgage loan. Fear not. You still have a chance to secure a decent rate before they rise even more. Here are eight ways you can improve your chances of…


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Demystifying the Difference Between FHA and Conventional Mortgage Insurance

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July 12, 2013

If you’re interested in a conventional mortgage or FHA mortgage loan that requires little to no money down, you’ll probably hear the term private mortgage insurance (PMI) tossed around by lenders. While it’s a common term used in the mortgage industry, it’s one that can be misleading, and is…


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What’s the Point of Mortgage Points?

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June 28, 2013

If you could pay money to get a better interest rate on your mortgage loan, would you? Before you’re quick to answer, “yes,” let’s take a closer look at how discount points work to determine if paying mortgage points is in your best financial interest.

Discount points are a prepaid…

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