What you need to know about mortgages.
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What you need to know about mortgages.
5 – MINUTE READ Wanting to buy your first home is very different than being prepared to buy your first home. It’s fun to browse home listings and dream about what you want. It’s even better to get an idea of what’s possible. Put yourself in the best position to be approved for a mortgage […]
READ MOREWhat parties are involved when getting a house?
7-MINUTE READ Are you wondering what to expect when you start the home buying process? Many first-time home buyers anticipate working with a real estate agent and a lender but aren’t sure who the other players are in the process. We’ll introduce you to the different professionals who are likely to pop up during the […]
READ MOREShould you refinance your mortgage?
6-MINUTE READ Your mortgage may be one of the biggest and most important investments you make in your entire life – and it can also help you reach your future financial goals. A refinance is a wonderful tool that can help you reach those goals sooner. Refinancing can allow you to change the terms of your mortgage […]
READ MOREIs home insurance tax deductible?
7-MINUTE READ Owning a home comes with its own set of expenses, from mortgage payments to home repairs. On the other hand, one of the perks of owning your own home is the tax breaks that come along with it. Homeowners insurance is one of the main expenses you’ll pay as a homeowner. Homeowners insurance […]
READ MOREPre-Approval Vs. Pre-Qualification.
5-MINUTE READ As you prepare to apply for a mortgage, you’ll come across terms like “prequalification” and “preapproval”. It’s important to understand what these terms mean – they’ll guide your home search and help you focus on homes you can afford. When the time comes, they can also help decide how much to offer and […]
READ MOREMortgage basics for beginners.
7-MINUTE READ For many, owning a home is part of the American dream. For most homeowners in America, getting a mortgage is just one of the steps it takes to get there. If you’re contemplating homeownership and wondering how to get started, you’ve come to the right place. Here, we’ll cover all the mortgage basics, […]
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Looking Back A Decade: Financial Crisis
“The complete evaporation of liquidity in certain market segments of the U.S. securitization market has made it impossible to value certain assets fairly regardless of their quality or credit rating.” BNP Paribas press release, August 9, 2007 In his memorable review of 21 books about the 2007-09 financial crisis, Andrew Lo evoked Kurosawa’s classic film, Rashomon, to characterize the remarkable […]
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