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Credit report and your mortgage: how to improve your credit before applying for a home loan

Posted by Feb 19, 2014 | Tags: credit and mortgage, mortgage credit scores, improve credit report, credit and home loans, credit score and mortgage

Analyzing your credit is possibly the most important step you can take before you start house hunting. It will determine your ability to get approved, how much you can afford and your mortgage rate.

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6 key reasons VA home loans are best for military homebuyers

Posted by Feb 13, 2014 | Tags: veterans home loans, VA loans, VA mortgages, veterans mortgages, military homebuyers

VA mortgages continue to help veterans buy homes while approval through other home loan programs becomes more difficult.

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HUD loans for foreclosed homes

Posted by Jul 12, 2013 | Tags: buy foreclosure, FHA loans, HUD loan programs, HUD homes, hud mortgage, HUD home loan

HUD has an impressive inventory of foreclosed homes as well as programs to help you affordably buy one.

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Home financing lenders: how to find, compare and research mortgage lenders

Posted by Jul 11, 2013 | Tags: mortgage, new home financing, home loan, mortgage lender

Home financing lenders include major and local banks, credit unions and thousands mortgage brokers across the country. The best lender for you depends a lot on personal preference.

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Home financing minimum down payment requirements range from 3 to 20 percent

Posted by Jul 11, 2013 | Tags: mortgage, new home financing, home loan, home mortgage

Your home financing minimum down payment depends on the lender and loan program. A traditional lender may require 20 percent of the home cost while an FHA mortgage requires much less.

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Home financing process: 4 steps for preparation and pre-approval

Posted by Jul 11, 2013 | Tags: mortgage, new home financing, home loan, home mortgage

A 4-step guide to the home financing process. How to be prepared to apply for a home loan and get pre-approved.

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Home financing with no credit: how to get approved?

Posted by Jun 21, 2013 | Tags: mortgage, new home financing, home loan, home mortgage

If you want home financing with no credit, you have some work ahead of you because mortgage lenders want to see you have a proven track record of paying bills on time.

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Home financing rules for new buyers

Posted by Jun 20, 2013 | Tags: mortgage, new home financing, home loan, home mortgage

Understanding home financing rules can ease your home-buying process and help you get approved for a home mortgage. Your income, credit history and debts must meet specific requirements for you to get a home loan.

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Home financing terms you should know

Posted by Jun 20, 2013 | Tags: mortgage, new home financing, home loan, home mortgage

If you want to purchase a home and you're a first-time home buyer, you need to understand the common home financing terms. Knowing these terms will help you choose the best option for your home loan.

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Home financing types: what's best for you?

Posted by Jun 20, 2013 | Tags: mortgage, new home financing, home loan, home mortgage

When you're buying a home, the array of home financing types can be overwhelming. A home mortgage is probably the largest debts you will incur in your lifetime, so choosing the right one is important.

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