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This change to FHA Loans might help you land a mortgage more easily
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How child support and alimony can affect your ability to get a mortgage
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These little lending nuances may help you land a mortgage
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Buying a house is probably the largest financial transaction most people will ever take on. Following is why you need to consider purchasing a house if you have access to cash… Buying … [Read More…]
Why this factor will not matter when refinancing
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Tax return losses may hurt your mortgage chances
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How to remove private mortgage insurance
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