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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.

First Home Loan

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A Guide to Buying Your First Home

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Escrow Accounts: What Are They and How Do They Work?

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How Much Does It Cost to Buy a House?

Using a calculator and spreadsheet to understand your finances

How Much Mortgage Can I Actually Afford?

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)

Mortgage Comparison

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Your Guide to Mortgage Rate Comparison Shopping

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Escrow 101 For First-Time Homebuyers: What You Need to Know

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Should You Get a Fixed Rate or Adjustable Rate Mortgage? What to Know Before Deciding

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Mortgage Discount Points: What They Are and How to Use Them

Research

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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

Down Payments

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

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19 First-Time Home Buyer Programs for Florida Residents

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First-Time Home Buyer in Massachusetts? Discover Grants and Assistance Programs That Can Help

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Texas: Down Payment Assistance Programs

Refinancing

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Mortgage Refinancing 101

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Is Now the Right Time to Refinance My Mortgage?

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How Long Does it Take to Refinance Your Home? What to Expect from Start to Finish

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Is Refinancing Worth It?

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