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Looking to buy a new home? Where you live can greatly affect your lifestyle. Learn about the pros and cons of living in urban, suburban, and rural areas.

July 5, 2018

There are so many unique terms and abbreviations used in the homebuying process that it quickly becomes confusing. But it doesn't have to be. Learn common words, acronyms, and phrases used in the mortgage and real estate buying process.

June 18, 2018

A loan officer can do more than help you get a mortgage loan. Here are 10 surprising ways a loan officer can help, from improving your credit score to refinancing to avoiding foreclosure.

June 14, 2018

Whether you’re buying or refinancing, understand how Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio impacts your mortgage options, eligibility and interest rates.

June 13, 2018

Understand the differences between a real estate agent and a loan officer and learn how they each facilitate homeownership in their own way.

June 13, 2018

This guide will take you through the foreclosure process, cover different types of foreclosures, discuss what you can expect with a foreclosure, and your options afterwards.

May 25, 2018

If you are struggling to make your mortgage payments, a loan modification may help. See how a loan modification is different from a refinance, and learn more about different ways to modify a Conventional, VA, FHA or Jumbo loan.

May 24, 2018

Learn more about alternatives to the traditional pool. Create a unique outdoor water feature or showcase your home with a fountain or a natural pond.

May 4, 2018

Debt-to-Income ratio (DTI) is the amount of monthly debt you have compared to how much monthly gross income you earn. Learn how to calculate your own DTI and how DTI ratios vary for various types of loans.

May 3, 2018