Mortgage Basics
Simply put, a mortgage is a loan secured by real property and paid in installments over a set period of time.
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Mortgage 101
Clear, practical guidance for every stage of financing, from understanding credit and rates to choosing a program and closing with confidence.
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9 Expert GuidesMortgage Approval Process
Whether you?re a First-Time Home Buyer or seasoned investor, the mortgage approval process can be a slightly overwhelming adventure without a proper road map…
Explore GuideUnderstanding Your Credit
Credit is one of the most important components in the mortgage approval process. Learn how credit scores, payment history, balances, and other factors can…
Explore GuideMortgage Payments
Learn the basics of mortgage payments, including principal, interest, taxes, insurance, escrow accounts, and mortgage insurance.
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Understand how mortgage rates are determined, the market factors that influence them, and how to compare interest-rate and closing-cost options.
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Explore conventional, jumbo, FHA, VA, renovation, home-equity, reverse-mortgage, and other home financing options.
Explore GuideHome Buying Process
Understand the home buying process from mortgage pre-approval and assembling your team through the purchase offer, paperwork, and closing.
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Understand the mortgage closing process, common prior-to-closing conditions, what to bring, and answers to important closing questions.
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Learn how real estate appraisals establish property value and explore common appraisal questions, myths, comparisons, and new-construction considerations.
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