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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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29 RESOURCESFund 100% of the cash required to close on your home
A first-time homebuyer program with built-in down payment assistance? Get to know HomeBoost.
Everything you need to know about closing costs
What are closing costs, and how much can you expect to pay? Before you buy a house, find answers.
Do you know what's in your credit report?
Demystify your credit report by getting to know your FICO score and the “Big 3” credit bureaus.
Fixed vs. Adjustable-Rate? Let’s compare.
What’s the difference between a Fixed-Rate and an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Which should you choose?
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 is mortgage insurance? A quick guide
What is mortgage insurance, and do you need it? It depends on your loan type.
Can you buy a home with student loans?
At face value, student loan debt can make homeownership feel out of reach. Find out what’s possible.
Lower your mortgage rate? 7 controllable factors
If you want to get a lower mortgage rate, learn more about these qualifying factors.
6 strategies to save thousands on your mortgage
Before you “set it and forget it,” consider early mortgage payoff and other money-saving tips.
Have you tried these mortgage hacks yet?
Buying a house doesn’t have to be hard. A few mortgage shortcuts could get you home faster.
¿Ya has probado estos trucos hipotecarios?
Comprar una casa no tiene que ser difícil. Algunos atajos hipotecarios podrían llevarte a casa más rápido.
¿Puede comenzar un nuevo trabajo mientras compra una casa?
Cambiar de trabajo durante el proceso de compra de una vivienda podría afectar su capacidad para calificar para una hipoteca.