Mortgages

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  5 key steps in the mortgage underwriting process

  Know what to expect from start to finish when lenders qualify you for a home loan.

  Mar 13, 2019
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  New rapid mortgages allow closings in as few as 8 days

  When you need to buy a house quick, these lenders deliver.

  Mar 13, 2019
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  Hard money lenders: One source for unique mortgage situations

  These loans appeal to house flippers or those with unusual situations.

  Mar 12, 2019
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  Everything you should know about getting preapproved for a mortgage

  If you’re looking to buy a home, one of the first steps you should take is getting preapproved.

  Mar 09, 2019
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  I refuse to pay off my mortgage early — here’s why

  I have no plans to pay off my mortgage early, but that doesn’t mean it’s a wise decision for everyone.

  Mar 08, 2019
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  New VA rules aimed at curbing predatory lending for cash-out mortgage refinances

  The VA wants to make sure mortgage refinancers don’t get deeper into debt.

  Mar 08, 2019
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  10 first-time homebuyer grants and programs

  Assistance for new buyers can make homeownership less daunting and more affordable.

  Mar 06, 2019
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  How to get the mortgage you deserve as a gig worker

  Getting approved for a mortgage is difficult for gig workers due to the inability to prove a steady income.

  Mar 06, 2019
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  Foreclosure rates haven’t been this low since before the Great Recession

  Foreclosures climbed in almost a third of states last year, according to new data.

  Mar 06, 2019

• Mortgage rates move up for Tuesday

  Several benchmark mortgage rates moved higher today. If you’re shopping for a home loan, see what that means for you.

  Mar 05, 2019