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RSS feed for this sectionShould You Use Your Real Estate Agent’s “Preferred” Lender?
The lender that works in your real estate agent’s office is a convenient choice. But how do you know they will get you the best mortgage value? Continue reading
Use An Online Mortgage Calculator To Find Your Best Home Price
Home buyers often don’t know how much they can afford. Using a mortgage calculator is an important step to finding a comfortable home price. Continue reading
How To Boost Your FICO Score Before Buying Your Next Home
Take steps to boost your FICO score before applying for your next mortgage. Better scores mean lower mortgage rates and better terms. Today’s rates, too. Continue reading
What is PITI? Mortgage payments explained
Learn to calculate your mortgage escrow and PITI, then see for which mortgage programs you may qualify. Mortgage rates available, too. Continue reading
How to avoid PMI without 20% down
All about Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) including how to get a mortgage that won’t require it. Live rates from actual mortgage lenders. Continue reading
Report: Downpayment Is Not A Barrier For Military Home Buyers
Home buyers who use a VA loan don’t cite downpayment as a barrier to homeownership. 100% financing is giving today’s veterans an advantage over most buyers. Continue reading
Why You Should Shop Around When You Refinance
Fewer than 25% of mortgage consumers apply with more than one lender. Know these time-proven strategies to find the best loan and rate for you. Continue reading
Debt-to-income ratio for mortgage explained
Learn how to calculate your Debt-to-Income (DTI). See which mortgage programs and mortgage rates may be available to you. Continue reading
How to refinance using the VA loan program (even if your current mortgage is non-VA)
The Department of Veterans Affairs lets non-VA homeowners to refinance into VA loans. Read more and get access to today’s VA mortgage rates. Continue reading