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19 2023 January
What Are Non-Conforming Loans and How Do They Work?
As you begin your homebuying journey, your first concern is probably, “How am I going to finance my house?” If you’ve missed a couple of...
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12 2023 January
Reasons Why We’re Not Headed For a Housing Market Crash
Sherry Riano, FHM Loan Officer, contributed to this article. There’s been a lot of concern from prospective home buyers and existing homeowners over the past...
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29 2022 December
Should You Buy a House Now or Wait?
Even during the best economic times, it can be hard to feel fully confident in being ready to buy your first home. There’s a lot...
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22 2022 December
Your Home Equity – 3 Ways To Tap Into It and 4 Ways To Best Use It
In Partnership With Home equity is the difference between the current value of your home and the amount you owe on an outstanding mortgage. It...
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10 2022 November
How To Transition from Renter to First-Time Homeowner
Are you ready to make the jump from renter to first-time homebuyer, but feel like you don’t even know how to get started? You’re not...
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01 2022 November
First Heritage Mortgage Opens New Branch in Augusta, Georgia
First Heritage Mortgage Opens New Branch in Augusta, Georgia AUGUSTA, Ga. – First Heritage Mortgage continues to grow its lending footprint in Georgia with a...
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27 2022 October
What To Expect The Week of Closing on Your House
You’re almost there! You’ve worked with your loan officer to find the best loan program for you, found a house you love, and got your...
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13 2022 October
How Much Does It Cost to Build a House?
From the availability of houses on the market, to competition from other buyers, to wanting custom features – there are many reasons you may be...
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29 2022 September
How Does the September Fed Rate Increase Impact Mortgages?
This is an updated version of our article How Does the Fed Rate Increase Affect Mortgages? Originally published in May 2022. In August, the Bureau...
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