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Leslie Vanderwerf

Mortgage interest rates at all time lows!

Over the last few months we have heard rates are going to go up – it's just a matter of time.  None of us expected to see interest rates stay...
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Tax credit extension – UPDATED!

When the first time homebuyer tax credit was extended last November, Congress modified it so that the home buyer had to have a purchase agreement accepted by April 30, 2010...
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Homeowners Insurance

Your home is probably the most valuable asset you will own, so you want to protect it with adequate insurance.  The basic homeowner insurance policy covers against damage from thunderstorms,...
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Credit reports and underwriting – Is your loan clear to close? Maybe, maybe not!

Just when you think you are ready to close on your home, mortgage companies now may pull a new credit report.  Fannie Mae has come out with a Loan Qualify...
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VA Loans

Since Monday was Memorial Day, I thought I would say thank you to all those that have served our country and remind them that VA mortgage loans are a benefit for...
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Mortgage rates are lower than they have ever been!

Over the last couple of weeks we have seen mortgage interest rates drop to levels never seen before for conforming loan amounts!  FHA loans also have very low interest rates. ...
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Home Buying Process

One of the first steps in buying a home is getting a mortgage preapproval.  It's important to know what type of mortgage you are approved for and how much it is. ...
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Back to basics…

Over the last couple of years the mortgage industry has made several changes and most of them have made our life a little more difficult.  For those of us that...
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