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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.
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.
Featured
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.
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.
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.
Mortgage Comparison
Mortgage Rate Comparison Shopping Guide
Understanding APR: Compare Loan Options Effectively
Fixed vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgages: Key Insights
MIP vs PMI: Breaking Down Different Types of Mortgage Insurance
First Home Loan
A Guide to Buying Your First Home
How Employment History Impacts Mortgage Approval
Escrow Accounts Explained: How do they work?
What Is an Open House and how do they work?
Refinancing
Mortgage Refinancing 101
How Long Does It Take to Refinance?
What is a Streamline Refinance?
Is Now the Right Time to Refinance My Mortgage?
Mortgage Advisors
What to Look for in a Mortgage Advisor
How To Qualify For A Mortgage
Your Credit Score and Your Financial Well Being
Written Verification of Income (VOE)
Down Payments
Breaking Barriers: Accessing Down Payment Assistance Programs for First-Time Homebuyers
VA Funding Fees: What Are They and How Much Do They Cost?
19 First-Time Home Buyer Programs for Florida Residents
First-Time Home Buyer in Massachusetts? Discover Grants and Assistance Programs That Can Help
Research
VA Loan Data Study Overview: 2023 Update
ROI of 9 Popular Home Renovations
STUDY: Home buyers are confused about the mortgage process and worried that bias is impacting their outcomes
The Gender Gap: Women Pay More For Their Mortgage Than Men
News
How to Get a Great VA Loan Rate
What Homebuyers Want to Know: Top Questions From Our Reddit AMA
What happens on Own Up's review call?
Introducing Lender Grader, a tool to help borrowers understand the mortgage market