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Mortgage Basics
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Conforming loan limits in 2024
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What are mortgage-backed securities?
8 min read
Should you get an adjustable-rate mortgage?
5 min read
VA home loan requirements for 2023
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Latest Articles
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What is a debt-to-income ratio for a mortgage?
It varies, but generally, the lower the better. Here’s why.
6 min read Nov 28, 2023 -
Conforming loan limits in 2024
For much of the U.S., the divide between conforming loans and jumbo mortgages will be $766,550.
2 min read Nov 28, 2023 -
Mortgage brokers: What they are and how they can help
Looking for a mortgage? A mortgage broker is worth considering, especially for first-time buyers.
7 min read Nov 27, 2023 -
What are mortgage-backed securities?
Your humble home loan may be part of an asset that keeps mortgage money flowing.
8 min read Nov 27, 2023 -
Understanding the mortgage underwriting process
What to expect from start to finish when lenders evaluate you for a home loan.
8 min read Nov 27, 2023 -
FHA vs. VA loans: What’s the difference?
Two government-backed mortgage programs, each with unique benefits
4 min read Nov 27, 2023 -
VA cash-out refinance: How it works and what to consider
A VA cash-out refinance can help you save money, but it isn’t free.
6 min read Nov 22, 2023 -
How to get a mortgage
Follow these 10 steps to nail the loan and make buying that home a reality.
14 min read Nov 22, 2023 -
Closing costs: What are they and how much are they?
They’re upfront expenses you pay on closing day. And they can mount into the thousands.
7 min read Nov 22, 2023 -
Mortgage refinance: What is it and how does it work?
Everything you need to know before you start switching out your home loan.
11 min read Nov 22, 2023