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Mortgage Comparison

There are many factors that affect the cost of a mortgage, and subsequently, the overall cost of homeownership. This section will guide you through the mortgage shopping and comparison processes to help you find the best home loan and mortgage lender for your situation.

Mortgage Rate Comparison Shopping Guide

Mortgage Rate Comparison Shopping Guide

Learn the basics of comparing mortgage rates and loan estimates to find the best loan for your financial profile.

Understanding APR: Compare Loan Options Effectively

Understanding APR: Compare Loan Options Effectively

What is an annual percentage rate? Learn about the full cost of borrowing by digging into a loan’s APR.

Fixed vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgages: Key Insights

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.

Understanding APR: Compare Loan Options Effectively

What is an annual percentage rate? Learn about the full cost of borrowing by digging into a loan’s APR.

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.

Mortgage Rate Comparison Shopping Guide

Learn the basics of comparing mortgage rates and loan estimates to find the best loan for your financial profile.

MIP vs PMI: Breaking Down Different Types of Mortgage Insurance

By understanding mortgage insurance requirements, you can reduce your monthly payments

What Are the Closing Costs of a VA Loan?

While you can’t avoid loan processing fees entirely, with proper planning VA borrowers can reduce their upfront costs

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

An escrow account is managed by a neutral third party and used to hold funds during the home-buying process.

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

Mortgage discount points are a one-time payment buyers can make to reduce the interest rate on their home loan.

These 5 Tips Will Save You Thousands On A Mortgage

Shopping for your mortgage can save you thousands. Learn how with these five mortgage tips.

Do Mortgage Lenders Treat Second Homes Differently?

A second property can offer passive income, but mortgage approval may be a challenge.

What Are Crypto-backed Mortgages and How Do They Work?

There's a lot of talk and confusion around cryptocurrency. Here's a look at their role in the mortgage marketplace.

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