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Tag: Mortgage

Posted on 06/30/2024
Home refinance: Costs to consider
Refinancing your home can have major benefits: a lower...
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Posted on 03/31/2024
Quick basics of mortgage points
Mortgage points can be a confusing topic, especially if...
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Posted on 08/13/2023
Mortgages: Which 15-year loan is right for you?
Mortgages can be a very flustering part of the homebuying...
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Posted on 03/26/2023
What is the mortgage: Understanding mortgage basics
For many, the concept of buying property seems completely...
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Posted on 04/10/2022
Understanding Home Prices: Key Factors to Consider
Housing prices are constantly changing, which can make both buying and selling a home more complicated. While it’s difficult to predict future changes, it’s important to understand the key factors that affect the housing market and home prices. Here are the five major things that affect housing prices: Economic Change The overall health of the economy is a...
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Posted on 12/12/2021
Your Guide to Seller Financing Options
In real estate transactions, homebuyers have to obtain some kind of financing. Typically, this additional monetary support comes from a third party institution like a bank or mortgage lender. However, sometimes the seller may also offer financing directly. There are many options available depending on the specific need and situation. Here is a basic overview of seller financing...
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Posted on 07/18/2021
Do You Need a Bigger Down Payment?
Many financial experts suggest paying a 20% down payment when buying a home. While for some prospective homebuyers this may be a simple task, others might wonder if the suggested 20% of the home purchase price—or higher—are necessary. Here are some reasons it benefits you to make a larger down payment when buying a house: Score Better Mortgage...
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Posted on 04/19/2020
The Myth of 20%
Photo by Gustavo Frazao via Shutterstock Whether you’ve been saving up for a while or you’re just getting started, getting into a home might be easier than you think. If you’re looking to buy a home, but you just aren’t sure about tying all your savings into a house, check out the various loan options with low down...
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Posted on 11/24/2019
What's a Seller-Financed Mortgage and Should I Consider One?
Photo by Charles Thompson via Pixabay A vast majority of homebuying transactions rely on the buyer qualifying for a mortgage through a bank. After all, most people don't have enough cash lying around to buy a home outright. Nowadays, you have more options with different types of lenders and alternative financing companies where you can seek pre-approval online....
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