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How to prequalify for a mortgage
Prequalifying can save every homebuyer a lot of time and show a seller you're in a financial position to purchase a home.
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What percentage of your income should go towards your mortgage
This handy guide will help you decide exactly how much of your salary you should be spending on mortgage payments every month.
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How to qualify for a jumbo mortgage loan
To get a jumbo loan, you need to meet certain requirements and provide proof. Find out if you qualify for a jumbo mortgage.
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How to save enough to buy your first home
Wondering how to save enough to buy your first home? Discover how to start saving for a house.
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When can you refinance a mortgage?
Read the factors you should first consider when determining if refinancing makes sense for you.
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How to financially prepare for a jumbo mortgage
Eyeing a jumbo mortgage? If you need a jumbo loan, learn what you need to get financially prepared.
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Jumbo mortgage terms decoded
Learn what a jumbo mortgage is, common jumbo loan definitions and how you can qualify for one.
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How to pay off your mortgage faster
Find out how careful planning and a little creativity can help you pay off your mortgage faster.
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A beginner's guide to credit inquiries
Discover the two main types of credit inquiries and how they impact your ability to get a mortgage.
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What is a mortgage recast?
A mortgage recast could reduce your monthly mortgage payments. Here's how they work.
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What is earnest money & how much should you pay
Learn what earnest money is, it's importance and where it goes after closing on a home.
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What you need to know before cosigning a mortgage loan
Cosigning on a mortgage can be rewarding, but it carries significant risks. Make sure you know your obligations before you cosign.