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Down Payment Assistance

May 10, 2025

Down Payment Assistance – aka DPA – is funds that are available typically to first-time home buyers to assist in the money needed to qualify and close on a home purchase. The program is available for FHA/VA loans and has a myriad of benefits for the first-time home buyer. Where many programs have low income […]

What Affects Mortgage Rates?

November 2, 2019

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Your mortgage rate depends on your own financial portfolio and the home you plan to buy. But that’s not all. Mortgage rates also reflect movements in the U.S. housing market and the global economy — which is why they’re in constant flux. Economy – The global financial picture drives all interest rates, including mortgage rates Lender pipeline – The amount […]

14 Things to Avoid Before Buying a House

June 13, 2019

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14 Things to Avoid Before Buying a House Many first-time home buyers are surprised to discover just how many ways you can mess up a home purchase. You may have got your pre-approval, found a home you loved and made an offer. But if you want to avoid messing up the transaction, you will need […]