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How to use a Buydown to reduce your interest rate
How can you find the lowest rate in today’s market? A Temporary Buydown could offer a solution.

What causes mortgage rates to rise and fall?
If only there was a magic formula that could tell us exactly where mortgage rates are heading.

Limited funds? Look into down payment assistance
A down payment is a common hurdle to homeownership. That’s why there’s down payment assistance.
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How much should you have in your emergency fund?
What’s in your emergency fund? Here’s how much financial experts say you need to stay afloat.

COVID ICU survivor buys her first house
How did an ICU survivor become a first-time homeowner? Michele contacted her Academy Loan Officer.

NEW: FHA Loan limits just increased
The amount you can borrow using an FHA Loan is going up in 2024, according to a recent announcement.

9 time-saving tools for real estate agents
Work smarter, not harder? These user-friendly tools for real estate agents make it possible.

Looking for an affordable home? Consider a condo.
Could a starter home help you enter the market? Here’s what to know before you buy a condo.

6 life-changing stories from our customers
For more than 30 years, Academy Mortgage has created life-changing experiences through lending.

Take advantage of higher Conforming Loan limits
The FHFA has raised 2024 Conforming Loan limits by more than 5%, to a maximum of $766,550.

24 Resolutions for real estate agents in 2024
Will this be the year you level up your real estate marketing? Or will you start a new routine?

5 compelling reasons to sell your house this winter
Usually, spring is seen as a prime time to list. But selling your home in the winter has advantages.

5 compelling reasons to buy a house this winter
Is it a good time to buy a house? There are at least five potential benefits to buying this winter.

Fixed vs. Adjustable-Rate? Let’s compare.
What’s the difference between a Fixed-Rate and an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Which should you choose?

Winter is coming: 11 home maintenance tasks
Is your house prepared for sleet, snow, and falling temps? Use our winter home maintenance checklist.