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Buying a New Home? Three Tips on How to Get the Best Mortgage Rate

August 27, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Buying a new home is one of the biggest steps that a person can take. Prior to taking out a home loan, you want to ensure that you get the best interest rate for your mortgage. In today’s blog post we’ll share three key tips that will help you get the best possible mortgage rate.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Interest Rates, Mortgages

A Few Common Misconceptions About Mortgage Pre-Qualification

August 25, 2015 by Robby Oakes

By understanding how pre-qualification works, you’ll be able to find the right mortgage for you – at the best possible rate. So what is mortgage pre-qualification, and what isn’t it? Here are three common pre-qualification myths that you may have heard.

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Understanding the “Adjustable Rate Mortgage” (ARM) and How This Type of Mortgage Works

August 18, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Understanding what an adjustable rate mortgage, or ARM, is in comparison to a fixed rate mortgage can help applicants make a more informed decision about their mortgage plans.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Payments, Mortgages

Five Required Mortgage Closing Costs – And A Few Tips On How To Minimize Them

August 13, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Mortgages are expensive, and closing costs only add to the financial burden that homebuyers face. But with a little knowledge, you can pinpoint places to save on your mortgage closing costs and keep more money in your pocket. When you’re negotiating your next mortgage, use these tips to reduce required closing costs and keep more of your hard-earned money.

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Will Missing Mortgage Payments Impact My FICO Score? Yes – and Here’s How

August 11, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’re like most homeowners, you probably believe that one missed mortgage payment won’t have a noticeable impact on your FICO score. People get behind now and then, and besides, you’ve been faithfully making payments on time for years. How bad could it be?

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