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23 2019 August
What is a Non-QM Loan?
As you work your way through the home buying process, you’ll begin to realize that mortgage lenders typically have a set of requirements in order...
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21 2019 August
VHDA Announces Increased Income and Sales Price Limits
Exciting news for first‑time homebuyers in Virginia: the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) has announced higher income and sales price/loan limits. The changes will take...
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14 2019 August
How to Prep Your Home for a Hurricane
When it comes to hurricane season, it is always better to be safe than sorry. Late August into early September have historically been when tropical...
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09 2019 August
Senior Loan Officer Aaron Simmons Awarded MBA Path to Diversity Scholarship
We are pleased to congratulate Senior Loan Officer, Aaron Simmons, on receiving the Path to Diversity Scholarship awarded by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The...
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01 2019 August
Who Qualifies for a VHDA Loan?
Who Qualifies for a VHDA Loan? Purchasing a home is a big life achievement for many people. That’s because it takes plenty of time and...
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20 2019 July
7 Reasons Your Mortgage Was Declined
Being told that your mortgage was declined can leave you feeling disheartened. While it may be frustrating, it can be an important learning experience for...
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12 2019 July
Interior Design Color Theory: Everything You Need to Know About the 60-30-10 Rule
When it comes to decorating a home, it can be incredibly overwhelming with all the design directions you can go – especially when choosing colors....
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09 2019 July
First Heritage Mortgage Opens New Branch in Cary, NC
Company expands to better serve homebuyer needs in the Triangle area First Heritage Mortgage, LLC (FHM) has announced the opening of a new branch in...
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19 2019 June
7 Tips for Throwing the Perfect Backyard Party
It’s that time of year again: the pools are open, the graduations are in full swing, and everyone’s calendars are quickly booking up with family...
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