Buying a Home
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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01 2022 September
How Long Does It Take to Get Mortgage Pre-Approval?
The very first step in buying a home is making the decision that you’re ready to buy. The next step after that is determining how...
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04 2022 August
What To Do When Your Appraisal Comes In Lower Than Your Offer
Appraisals are an important part of the mortgage process, mainly because they ensure that you’re paying a fair price for your new home as a...
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28 2022 July
How To Use Your 401(k) to Help Buy Your Home
You usually hear that it’s imperative to save for retirement as early as you can. That advice will serve you well as you get closer...
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07 2022 July
How Are Mortgage Interest Rates Determined?
There’s been a lot of talk about mortgage interest rates over the past few years. Throughout 2020 and 2021, rates dropped to record lows, linked...
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23 2022 June
What Not to Do Before Closing on a House
You’ve gotten pre-approved, found a home you like, and put in your offer. It might feel like you’ve done everything you need to complete your...
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02 2022 June
Building a House: How to Get Started
Have you thought about building your own house but are not exactly sure how to get started? You’re not alone. There are a lot of...
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