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How to Start the Process of Buying a Home

How to Start the Process of Buying a Home

Once you’ve decided you want to become a homeowner you may not know what step to take next. Should you hire a real estate agent? Should you find a lender? Should you start searching real estate listings on your own? Here’s a look at the typica

Jul 18, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

How To Save As Much Money as Possible When Buying a House

How To Save As Much Money as Possible When Buying a House

With high prices and rising inflation, if you are hoping to buy a home for the first time this year, you are probably looking for any way to save money in the process. Here are some possible options for pinching those pennies to make home buying more affo

Jul 11, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

Weighing the Options: Vacation Home or First Mortgage Payoff?

Weighing the Options: Vacation Home or First Mortgage Payoff?

Have you always wanted to buy a second home in your favorite vacation spot, but you’re not sure if it makes financial sense to take on a second mortgage before paying off your first? It can be a tricky question as it feels like a trade-off between g

Jun 20, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

Understanding Mortgage Loan Origination Fees

Understanding Mortgage Loan Origination Fees

One of the things you’ll pay for when getting a mortgage loan is an origination fee. Here’s what you need to know about origination fees and why you pay them. What Is a Mortgage Loan Origination Fee? Origination means to create, so the loan

May 30, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

Is a Conforming Loan the Same as a Conventional Loan?

Is a Conforming Loan the Same as a Conventional Loan?

As you begin the mortgage process, you’ll have lots of terminology thrown at you that can be a little confusing. Two similar sounding terms that might have you perplexed are conforming and conventional loans. Are these the same thing? Here’s w

May 09, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

Why Is My Mortgage Escrow Account Sending Me a Check?

Why Is My Mortgage Escrow Account Sending Me a Check?

After making all your mortgage payments for several years, you suddenly get a check in the mail from your escrow account. If you didn’t pay close attention during your mortgage closing, you may not even remember what an escrow account is. Here&rsquo

May 02, 2023 | Purchasing a Home

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