Buying and selling a home at the same time
Buy first or sell first? Learn the pros and cons of each option, the value of a good team, and how to have your cake and eat it, too.
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Buy first or sell first? Learn the pros and cons of each option, the value of a good team, and how to have your cake and eat it, too.
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If you can’t afford to repair or replace what’s most important to you, it’s worth getting insurance. Learn about insurance for homeowners, renters, and pets.
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Discover how FHA condo approvals work, including loans and eligibility criteria. Dive into our blog for all the details.
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You can use mortgage points to buy down your interest rate when purchasing or refinancing a home. Learn the pros and cons of this option and how to determine your...
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Here’s how much home prices and average interest rates have risen since 1950.
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If you’re looking for a home in a high-cost area or need to refinance a large mortgage balance, you may need a jumbo loan—here’s what you should know to get...
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(Mortgage) knowledge is power in the quest for the perfect home loan. Learn all about jumbo home loan basics in this short and simple-to-follow guide.
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Jumbo loans are mortgage loans that have a higher-than-normal balance. Here's what you need to know about securing this type of financing in 2021.
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See example scenarios of points and in action, to better understand how to make decisions with your own mortgage.
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Jumbos are about the size of the loan, not the size of the home. See what a jumbo loan is, where you might need one, and how to avoid them...
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Learn everything you need to know about pre-approval, from why it’s important to when you should do it and how to get started.
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With most lenders, pre-approval is free, doesn’t hurt your credit, and doesn’t commit you to a loan. Learn more and get started with our pre-approval guide.
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Looking to buy a property that makes money for you? Learn the minimum qualification requirements to get pre-approved for a mortgage on an investment property.
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Most people increase their borrowing power by buying a home with a partner. Learn the benefits of a joint mortgage and how to get pre-approved.
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Here we deep dive into what you can expect when you transition from scrolling through homes online to going to open houses, making an offer, and closing.
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Refinancing a home loan when you have a second mortgage means you’ll need a loan subordination. See what to expect, why the delays, and how to speed things up.
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No, not really. Lenders run either a soft or hard credit check to pre-approve borrowers for a mortgage. Learn what they are and how they impact your credit.
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Homeowners who were previously denied a mortgage refinance may now qualify through RefiPossible™. You may save up to $3k/yr by lowering your monthly costs.
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Understand how long pre-approval remains valid and when you should start the process.
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For one local man, being able to live on the river is much more than a perk—it’s personal.
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