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03 2026 July
Happy Birthday, America! 250 Years Young
Holiday Week, Big Data Americans around the globe are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the brave men who signed their own death warrant to break...
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02 2026 July
How to Get Rid of PMI
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial milestones you’ll ever reach, and with it comes a variety of upfront and ongoing costs. If...
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26 2026 June
Markets Brush Off Inflation Data
Mortgage Rates Near May Lows This has been a great week for mortgage rates. Rates declined to levels near those in early May, and the...
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26 2026 June
First Heritage Mortgage Announces Production Leadership Transition
Jenny Kim to Become Production Manager on January 1, 2027; Jerry Berry to Transition from Management Role Following Six-Month Leadership Handoff FAIRFAX, VA. — First...
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25 2026 June
3 Strategies to Save for Your Down Payment as a First-Time Homebuyer
If you’ve ever looked at home prices and wondered how anyone affords the down payment, you’re not alone. For most first-time buyers, the down payment...
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22 2026 June
First Heritage Mortgage Expands its Presence in Maryland with New Columbia Branch
COLUMBIA, MD — First Heritage Mortgage (FHM) today announced the opening of a new branch in Columbia, Maryland (Branch NMLS ID #2857278), located at 11000...
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19 2026 June
There’s a New Sheriff in Town
New Fed Chair Takes Over This was the week of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) June meeting. There is a new chairman: Kevin Warsh. He follows Chairman...
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18 2026 June
What Happens After Closing Day as a New Homeowner?
Closing day is one of the most exciting milestones in the homebuying process, but what happens after the paperwork is signed and the keys are...
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12 2026 June
Rates Like Tamer Inflation
Inflation Data Eases Rate Concerns Despite the on-again, off-again peace negotiations this week, we received important inflation news from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Producer Price Index...
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