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Leslie Vanderwerf

USDA loans

Lately I have had more clients using USDA rural loans and wanted to let others know about the program. This is a fantastic loan for those buying outside the Minneapolis...
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What do you need to know about the mortgage process?

So you want to buy a home? Where do you start? What do you need to do? How do you qualify? To get started in process you will need a...
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Credit scores

How high does your credit score need to be to buy a home? Many believe you need a credit score over 700. CNBC just reported that the national average FICO...
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How much can you save by paying off your mortgage early?

There are many people refinancing their mortgage to a 15 yr term to pay it off earlier, but what are other ways to pay down your mortgage faster? Some pay...
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Home Buyer Mistakes

Being a successful homeowner starts with avoiding mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes, but if you make a mistake when you are buying a home, it can cost you! For some homebuyers,...
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Fed cuts rates by .25% this week

The Federal Reserve met this week and after the meeting, cut interest rates by .25%. The move had been anticipated by many investors prior to the meeting – however, in...
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How low could mortgage interest rates go?

Mortgage rates are close to all time lows – I never thought I would say that again!! The past few years we have talked about interest rates increasing and last...
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MN housing changes

With the changes that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced in July, we knew there would be changes coming to MN Housing loans – and Dakota County CDA loans. Those...
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