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How to start preapproval 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
Buying your dream home? This handy guide will help you decide exactly how much of your income you can reasonably dedicate to 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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Jumbo vs. conventional loans
Jumbo loans are larger than conforming loans. Learn the key differences between jumbo loans and conventional mortgages.
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Mortgage rate lock: When should you lock your mortgage rate
A mortgage rate lock allows you to freeze secure your interest rate as you shop for a home. Learn when to lock in a mortgage rate and how it can benefit you.
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The ins and outs of applying for a jumbo loan
Jumbo loans help prospective buyers who need loans above FHFA limits. A qualified home lending advisor can help you through the jumbo mortgage application process.
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What to know about buying a second home
Discover if you can afford a second home, the difference between primary and secondary mortgages, qualifying and more.
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How to refinance a jumbo mortgage
Refinancing a jumbo mortgage requires more proof of financial security than regular mortgage refinancing. Here's what you need to know.
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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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Mortgage interest rate vs APR
Understanding how to differentiate mortgage interest rate vs APR, including how they may affect your mortgage, can help you select the best loan for your needs.
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Ways coronavirus will change buying a home
How will coronavirus change the way you buy your next home? Discover 7 surprising ways the housing market is changing.
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Guide to jumbo loan down payments
A jumbo loan can help you finance the home of your dreams. But you need to be prepared to make a sizable down payment. Here’s what you need for jumbo down payments.