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A Guide to Buying Your First Home
Essential tips and insights for first-time home buyers in our comprehensive guide, covering everything from financial preparation to closing the deal on your dream home.

A Guide to Buying Your First Home
Essential tips and insights for first-time home buyers in our comprehensive guide, covering everything from financial preparation to closing the deal on your dream home.
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Fixed vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgages: Key Insights
Choosing between a fixed-rate or an adjustable-rate mortgage can be tough. Learn the facts about this important decision.

How Long Does It Take to Refinance?
The refinancing process typically takes 30 to 60 days, but it could be longer if you run into a delay.

How Does a Mortgage Calculator Work?
Learn about the different parts of a mortgage calculator and how you can use it to figure out your monthly costs.
Mortgage Comparison

Mortgage Rate Comparison Shopping Guide

What Type of Residence are You Trying to Buy? How Lenders Evaluate Occupancy Types

Understanding APR: Compare Loan Options Effectively

Fixed vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgages: Key Insights
First Home Loan

A Guide to Buying Your First Home

What Does Equity Mean and How Does it Work?

How Employment History Impacts Mortgage Approval

Escrow Accounts Explained: How do they work?
Refinancing

Mortgage Refinancing 101

How Long Does It Take to Refinance?

What is a Streamline Refinance?

Is Now the Right Time to Refinance My Mortgage?
Mortgage Advisors

What to Look for in a Mortgage Advisor

How To Qualify For A Mortgage

Your Credit Score and Your Financial Well Being

Written Verification of Income (VOE)
Down Payments

Breaking Barriers: Accessing Down Payment Assistance Programs for First-Time Homebuyers

Illinois First-Time Home Buyer Grants Guide

Texas: Down Payment Assistance Programs

VA Funding Fees: What Are They and How Much Do They Cost?
Research

VA Loan Data Study Overview: 2023 Update

ROI of 9 Popular Home Renovations

STUDY: Home buyers are confused about the mortgage process and worried that bias is impacting their outcomes

The Gender Gap: Women Pay More For Their Mortgage Than Men
News

How to Get a Great VA Loan Rate

What Homebuyers Want to Know: Top Questions From Our Reddit AMA

What happens on Own Up's review call?

Introducing Lender Grader, a tool to help borrowers understand the mortgage market