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4 Things to Avoid When Purchasing a Home
With the thrill that comes with an accepted offer and a "yes" from the lender, many homebuyers make the [...]
The Hidden Costs of Homebuying
Loan-Related Closing Costs Loan Origination Fee This covers the administrative expenses in setting-up and processing the loan. The loan [...]
What are Closing Costs?
Certain standard costs are related to closing the sale of a house. Sellers and buyers customarily share these closing [...]
Using Your 401K for a Down Payment
Should You Use Your 401(K) as a Down Payment on a Home? You've finally found the home of [...]
Documenting Assets is Serious Business
Verifying Your Down Payment, Closing Costs, Assets, Income and Debts A critical step in the mortgage loan application [...]
3 Types of Insurance Every Homeowner Should Know About
What's the difference between homeowner's insurance, mortgage insurance and title insurance? HOMEOWNER'S INSURANCE A homeowner's insurance policy is a package [...]
Is Refinancing Right for You?
Weighing the Options of Refinancing Ever hear the old rule of thumb that states you should only consider [...]
Interest Rate vs. APR
What is the difference between the interest rate and the A.P.R.? You'll see an interest rate and an [...]
How Escrow Works
Closing the Sale - Escrow To finalize the sale of the home a neutral, third party (the escrow holder, [...]