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Estimated reading time: 5 minutes As mortgage rates have gone up, so has the popularity of temporary mortgage buydowns. Temporary buydowns allow homebuyers to lower a mortgage rate…
Category: Buying
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes There were more than 18 million veterans in the U.S. in 2023, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If you’re one, there…
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes After watching mortgage rates hit record lows during the pandemic and then tick up, you may be wondering, “Why do mortgage rates change?” In…
Estimated reading time: 1 minute A comparative market analysis (CMA) is an estimation of a home’s value that is usually conducted by a real estate agent before listing a home. The…
Estimated reading time: 1 minute An appraisal is a written report by a qualified professional (appraiser) estimating the value of a property. During the appraisal process, appraisers…
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes If you’re in the market for a mortgage, you’ve probably come across lenders that offer Pre-Approvals and Verified Approvals. And this may have…
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes After reaching their highest levels since 2000 last October–around 8%–interest rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have settled lower and are…
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Purchasing a home is one of the most meaningful financial decisions you can make. As you do, a key factor to consider is how much of a mortgage…