Mortgages

In this section you'll find all of our articles related to mortgages. Our library consists of everything from deep dives on specific mortgage types, to best practices when considering what type of mortgage is right for you.

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Conventional Mortgages

Conventional mortgages offer great terms for credit-worthy borrowers looking to purchase or refinance. Conventional mortgages are, technically, all those not backed by a government program or funding. Instead, they are funded and insured by private lenders.

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First-Time Home Buyer Programs

February 24, 2023

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac recently released updates to their first-time home buyer programs. See what these can mean for you.

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What Is Wrong with APR?

February 22, 2023

APR is a simple comparison tool to help you quickly weigh one loan offer against another, but what if it's misleading?

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How to Use Your Home Equity

February 15, 2023

You start building equity with your down payment and continue building it with each monthly payment. Let's look at how to use it.

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What Credit Score Do I Need?

February 8, 2023

The minimum required credit score will depend on the loan you apply for and the lender you apply with.

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Who Pays Closing Costs?

February 1, 2023

Mortgage closing costs are an unavoidable part of the process. Our simple question is: why should it be on you to pay them?

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Conventional Loan Limits

January 31, 2023

There is a conforming conventional loan limit for every area. You can still get a loan if you need more than the limit, it just may be "jumbo."

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How Long Does a Pre-Approval Last?

January 26, 2023

You've submitted your mortgage application and received a pre-approval. How long does it last?

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Buy Now,
Save Now

January 19, 2023

Ready to buy and just waiting on rates? Wait no more. We've got you covered with our rate buy down program.

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Mortgage Quote vs Loan Estimate

January 13, 2023

Your down payment is your financial interest in a property, usually a percentage of the total purchase price.

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What Is a Down Payment?

January 12, 2023

Your down payment is your financial interest in a property, usually a percentage of the total purchase price.

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Conventional Mortgages

January 4, 2023

Conventional mortgages offer great terms for credit-worthy borrowers looking to purchase or refinance.

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FHA and VA Loans

January 3, 2023

The FHA and VA offer special loan products designed to help qualified borrowers secure a primary residence.

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Fannie, Freddie & AMI

December 24, 2022

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are two Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs) that provide underwriting guidelines and financial backing to the mortgage industry.

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