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Mortgage Advisors

Not sure what a Mortgage Advisor is? You’ve come to the right place. Learn how Mortgage Advisors can help new and experienced homebuyers navigate the loan financing process in addition to other types of fees that can impact the overall affordability of the home.

What to Look for in a Mortgage Advisor

What to Look for in a Mortgage Advisor

Make informed decisions in your home buying process. Learn about the vital role of a mortgage advisor, key selection criteria, and how they can simplify your mortgage application f...

A Breakdown: 5 Different Types of Mortgages

A Breakdown: 5 Different Types of Mortgages

Weigh your options before deciding which mortgage is right for you.

What are HOA Fees and How Do They Impact the Price of Your Home?

What are HOA Fees and How Do They Impact the Price of Your Home?

There are many benefits to living in a community with homeowners association fees, but they can also impact your budget.

What to Look for in a Mortgage Advisor

Make informed decisions in your home buying process. Learn about the vital role of a mortgage advisor, key selection criteria, and how they can simplify your mortgage application for a successful home purchase.

A Breakdown: 5 Different Types of Mortgages

Weigh your options before deciding which mortgage is right for you.

What are HOA Fees and How Do They Impact the Price of Your Home?

There are many benefits to living in a community with homeowners association fees, but they can also impact your budget.

What is the Difference Between Prequalification and Preapproval?

These two terms may sound similar, but they actually carry different weight when placing an offer on a home. Learn the difference between them here.

Can You Negotiate Your Mortgage Rate?

Knowing which costs are negotiable and which are firm, as well as how and when to negotiate those costs, can help you save on your mortgage.

Understanding Mortgage Rates

Weigh your options before deciding which mortgage is right for you.

Making the Decision to Work with a Mortgage Consultant

Learn about mortgage consultants and decide if obtaining one is the right decision for you.

Really, How am I Supposed to Compare Mortgage Lenders?

It’s time to buy a house, but where do you start?

Dear Mortgage Industry: We Need to Talk About Race

An editorial in The New York Times last month highlighted a recent study by the Center for Investigative Reporting. The report found that African-Americans and Latinos were more likely to be denied conventional mortgages than whites, even when income, loan size, and other factors were considered.

Questions to ask a realtor before hiring one

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