Gift Letters For Your Mortgage: A Guide

Home Buying - 8-minute read

Hanna Kielar - January 11, 2023

A gift letter for a mortgage shows your lender that you don’t need to repay money gifts toward your down payment. Learn how to write a mortgage gift letter.

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USDA Loan Closing Costs: What They Cover And What Can Be Rolled Into Your Loan

Loan Types - 5-minute read

Molly Grace - January 11, 2023

USDA loans require no down payment and offer unique means for covering your closing costs. Read our guide to USDA closing costs and how you can afford them.

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The Difference Between Forbearance And Foreclosure

Mortgage Basics - 7-minute read

Victoria Araj - January 11, 2023

The words may sound the same, but there’s a difference between forbearance and foreclosure. Here’s what you need to know.

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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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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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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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Tax Benefits Of Opportunity Zone Investment

Home Buying - 6-minute read

Sarah Sharkey - October 11, 2022

If you’re a real estate investor with significant capital gains, consider investing in an opportunity zone or fund. Learn about opportunity zone tax benefits.

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A Guide To Investing In An Opportunity Zone

Home Buying - 4-minute read

Andrew Dehan - October 11, 2022

What are opportunity zones, and how do they work? Read on to learn more about the community development program and its investment opportunities.

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How Buying A House With Solar Panels Can Affect Getting A Mortgage

Home Buying - 9-minute read

Emma Tomsich - October 11, 2022

Are you considering buying or refinancing a home with solar panels? There are a few things you should be aware of before getting started.

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