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A Guide to Buying Your First Home

Essential tips and insights for first-time home buyers in our comprehensive guide, covering everything from financial preparation to closing the deal on your dream home.

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A Guide to Buying Your First Home

Essential tips and insights for first-time home buyers in our comprehensive guide, covering everything from financial preparation to closing the deal on your dream home.

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Mortgage Comparison

Fixed vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgages: Key Insights

Choosing between a fixed-rate or an adjustable-rate mortgage can be tough. Learn the facts about this important decision.

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Refinancing

How Long Does It Take to Refinance?

The refinancing process typically takes 30 to 60 days, but it could be longer if you run into a delay.

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Mortgage Comparison

How Does a Mortgage Calculator Work?

Learn about the different parts of a mortgage calculator and how you can use it to figure out your monthly costs.

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Mortgage Comparison

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Mortgage Rate Comparison Shopping Guide

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What Type of Residence are You Trying to Buy? How Lenders Evaluate Occupancy Types

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Understanding APR: Compare Loan Options Effectively

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Fixed vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgages: Key Insights

First Home Loan

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A Guide to Buying Your First Home

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What Does Equity Mean and How Does it Work?

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How Employment History Impacts Mortgage Approval

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Escrow Accounts Explained: How do they work?

Refinancing

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Mortgage Refinancing 101

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How Long Does It Take to Refinance?

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What is a Streamline Refinance?

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Is Now the Right Time to Refinance My Mortgage?

Mortgage Advisors

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What to Look for in a Mortgage Advisor

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How To Qualify For A Mortgage

Your Credit Score and Your Financial Well Being

Your Credit Score and Your Financial Well Being

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Written Verification of Income (VOE)

Down Payments

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Breaking Barriers: Accessing Down Payment Assistance Programs for First-Time Homebuyers

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Massachusetts First-Time Home Buyer Grants & Assistance

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Illinois First-Time Home Buyer Grants Guide

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Texas: Down Payment Assistance Programs

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VA Loan Data Study Overview: 2023 Update

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ROI of  9 Popular Home Renovations

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STUDY: Home buyers are confused about the mortgage process and worried that bias is impacting their outcomes

Women Pay More For Their Mortgage Than Men

The Gender Gap: Women Pay More For Their Mortgage Than Men

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How to Get a Great VA Loan Rate

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What Homebuyers Want to Know: Top Questions From Our Reddit AMA

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What happens on Own Up's review call?

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Introducing Lender Grader, a tool to help borrowers understand the mortgage market

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