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Everything You Need to Know About Non-QM
Lots of borrowers don't fit the guidelines for a traditional mortgage. Learn how nontraditional mortgages help get them funded.
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Sold! Home Selling Secrets
Master the art of selling your home with expert tips and tricks
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Loan Types
Real Estate

Maximizing Your Real Estate Investment: The Advantages and Considerations of Hard Money Loans

Hard money loans offer real estate investors a fast and flexible alternative to traditional forms of financing. We'll cover the major benefits of taking out a hard money loan, and how investors can select the right lender.
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Real Estate
Mortgage 101

The Role of Escrow in Real Estate Transactions: Benefits and Drawbacks

Escrow in real estate transactions is an important process that provides financial protection and security for both the buyer and seller.
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Loan Types

ARMS and Real Estate Cycles: Navigating Mortgage Rates in a Changing Market

Learn how to navigate mortgage rates in a changing market with this comprehensive blog post. Understand the impact of real estate cycles on mortgage rates and the connection between adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) and real estate cycles. Get tips for managing ARMs in different market conditions and discover the importance of being informed about ARMs and real estate cycles. Seek professional advice to make the most of changing market conditions.
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Refinancing

A Step Further: Understanding Cash-Out Refinancing and Its Benefits

Considering Cash-Out Refinancing? Learn the step-by-step process, benefits, potential drawbacks, and when it's the right time to opt for it. Get answers to common questions and misconceptions about cash-out refinancing. Find out if cash-out refinancing is the right choice for you.
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Mortgage 101

Saving for a Down Payment: Practical Tips and Strategies for Homebuyers

Saving up for a down payment for a home can be difficult, especially for first-time homebuyers. This blog outlines different ways to save for a down payment and become a homeowner sooner, including increasing income, cutting back on expenses, making lump sum payments, utilizing financial tax credits and incentives, making automatic transfers, and seeking assistance from financial advisors. Learn how to save up for a down payment and become a homeowner today.
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Real Estate

School Search from Afar: Researching Educational Options for Your New Home

Looking to research schools from afar? Discover the importance of educational options when considering a new home. Learn about online school research tools, what to look for in a school, connecting with local parents, and how a mortgage broker can help. Find your dream home in your desired school district with the right research!
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Real Estate

Relocation and Community Integration: Building a New Social Network in Your New Neighborhood

Relocation and Community Integration: Building a New Social Network in Your New NeighborhoodMoving to a new neighborhood can be challenging, but community integration is crucial for a smooth transition. Learn about the psychological impacts of relocation and the importance of social networks in easing the process. Discover the benefits of community integration and practical steps to building a new social network. Find out how mortgage companies can assist new homeowners in integrating into their communities. Read a real-life case study of successful community integration and be inspired to take proactive steps towards building your own social network.
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Real Estate
Mortgage 101

How to Make an Offer on a House

You’re a smart, savvy buyer. Are you also smart enough to know when it might be time to walk away? Here's how to make an offer on a house with contingencies!
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Nontraditional Mortgages

Private Mortgage Insurance for Jumbo Home Loans

The amount you’re borrowing may not be as important as the value of your home when it comes to PMI and Jumbo home loans. Learn more here.
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