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Leslie Vanderwerf
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The Equifax breach – now what?

There has been a lot of media attention on this breach at Equifax.  Unfortuantely it seems to be happening more and more. My daughter just got a letter in the...
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Four Money Habits That Will Help You Save a Down Payment

Are you ready to buy a home? It is an exciting prospect but can be scary too.  This is probably one of the largest financial transactions you will make.  There...
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Benefits of mortgage insurance…..

The main benefit of mortgage insurance on conventional loans is being able to buy without 20% down.  You can buy a home with as little as 3% down – and...
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What paperwork do I need?

So you decided to apply for a mortgage? Now what do you need?  Sometimes when I talk to clients, they think I need all kinds of information, others want to...
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Should you refinance or not?

As mortgage interest rates continue to stay low, there are many people that wonder if they should refinance or not. For some it may make sense to lower the rate,...
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You closed on your home, now what?

You just finished signing all the forms at the title company, you have your keys to your new home, now what happens? For most, the first thought is moving –...
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MN Housing – conventional grants coming!

Minnesota Housing has announced a limited time program starting on Thursday, Aug 3rd.  They are going to offer a grant that can be used towards your closing costs, this grant...
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FHA mortgage changes

Over the past couple of years, FHA has changed some of their guidelines – some better, some worse.  For some buyers, this will make a difference in whether they can...
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