What Are Non-Owner-Occupied Mortgages And What Interest Rates Do They Charge?

Loan Types - 5-minute read

Scott Steinberg - January 11, 2023

Non-owner-occupied mortgages are investment property or commercial loans that typically charge more than residential mortgages. Learn more about these loans.

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A Guide To The Many Meanings Of Homes For Heroes

Loan Types - 3-minute read

Hanna Kielar - January 11, 2023

Homes for Heroes refers to cause-related companies that help provide housing to various heroes. Keep reading to understand each company and their mission.

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Should You Consider A HELOC On Your Investment Property?

Loan Types - 6-minute read

Jamie Johnson - January 10, 2023

Real estate investors look for ways to use available cash to expand their rental portfolio. Find out if you should consider a HELOC on an investment property.

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Should You Take A First-Time Home Buyers Class?

Home Buying - 4-minute read

Miranda Crace - January 10, 2023

A first-time home buyers class can help you get a head start on the home buying process. Here’s what you’ll learn and why you might take one.

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Can You Get A Mortgage As A Nonpermanent Resident?

Mortgage Basics - 6-minute read

Kevin Graham - January 10, 2023

Are you a non-citizen U.S. immigrant looking to buy a home? Here’s what you need to know about the process of getting a mortgage as a nonpermanent resident.

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A Guide To Good Faith Estimates And Loan Estimates

Mortgage Basics - 13-minute read

Kevin Graham - January 10, 2023

A loan estimate, or good faith estimate, provides important information about the mortgage you have applied for. Learn more about loan estimates here.

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What Is A HUD Home And How Do You Buy One?

Home Buying - 8-minute read

Victoria Araj - January 10, 2023

Are you considering buying a foreclosed home? Use this guide to learn about HUD homes and discover why they can be better than conventional foreclosures.

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No-Closing-Cost Mortgage: Does It Make Sense For You?

Loan Types - 5-minute read

Carey Chesney - January 10, 2023

Closing costs can sometimes present a financial barrier for home buyers. In cases like these, applying for a no-closing-cost mortgage can potentially help.

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Buying Section 8 Housing: The Homeownership Voucher Program

Mortgage Basics - 6-minute read

Jamie Johnson - January 10, 2023

Millions of families across the U.S. benefit from Section 8 housing subsidies, but did you know that it may also allow you to buy a home?

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Buying A Foreclosed Home: Pros, Cons And A Step-By-Step Guide

Home Buying - 8-minute read

Miranda Crace - January 10, 2023

Thinking about buying a foreclosed home? Check out our comprehensive guide to the process to determine whether buying a foreclosure might be right for you.

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Can I Look At A House Without Preapproval?

Home Buying - 4-minute read

Scott Steinberg - January 10, 2023

Ready to start looking at homes but aren’t sure if a mortgage preapproval is worth your time? Learn why getting preapproved before you look is a great idea.

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Consolidate Debt To Negate Rising Rates

4-minute read

Kevin Graham - January 10, 2023

The Federal Reserve has pushed up the federal funds rate. With all rates going up, it’s a good time to use your equity to consolidate high-interest debt.

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The Red Desk: Home Selling Process

Home Buying - 12-minute read

January 06, 2023

Selling your home may seem like an incredibly daunting process, especially if your house is for sale by owner. Our host walks you through how to get your home ready to sell on your own!

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The Red Desk: What Is Escrow?

Home Buying - 8-minute read

January 06, 2023

In this episode, we're going in-depth on everything you need to know about this critical, yet confusing, part of the home buying process -- what escrow is and how it works.

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The Red Desk: How To Increase Your Home Value

Refinancing - 4-minute read

January 06, 2023

Kitchen upgrades? New landscaping? Tear down some walls? Knowing what changes to make to increase your home value is complicated. The Red Desk’s step-by-step guide can show you exactly where to start, and how much you might get.

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Do You Have The Best Mortgage For You?

Refinancing - 7-minute read

Victoria Araj - December 06, 2022

You don’t have to keep the same mortgage forever – even if you still live in the same house. Here’s how to make sure you have the right mortgage.

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Preapproval vs. Prequalification: Which One Gets You A Home?

Home Buying - About 7 min.

October 25, 2022

Preapproval and prequalification often get confused, but only one really matters when it comes to getting the house you want. In this episode of The Red Desk, we’re explaining the difference between prequalification and preapproval, and how they'll show you how much home you can afford.

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What Is Escrow?

Home Buying - About 8 min.

October 25, 2022

In this episode, we're going in-depth on everything you need to know about this critical, yet confusing, part of the home buying process -- what escrow is and how it works.

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