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Leslie Vanderwerf

Picking the best mortgage

First time homebuyers have lots of questions about this simply because they do not know the questions to ask or what the mortgage process is like.  Frequently I will hear...
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6 credit report red flags

Mortgage companies want to see your credit report and they want to see established credit.  For some, the first time a credit report is pulled is at the mortgage company...
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Finding the perfect house!

How do you decide what the perfect home is?  One thing to consider and probably the most important thing is price.  You want to know how much you can qualify...
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Conventional over government loans?

Government loans (VA, FHA and USDA) have been the most popular minimum down mortgages for a long time.  They have allowed zero to 3.5% down, flexible guidelines and allowed many...
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Common mistakes homebuyers make

As the spring housing market takes off, the most important thing buyers can do is make sure they do not make any mistakes that can affect their loan approval.  Remember...
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How to get your offer accepted!

With the current market in this area, homes seem to be flying off the market the day they appear on the MLS!  It's not quite that bad, but if homes...
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Help, I need to improve my credit score!

Spring home buying season is already well underway, so if you think you need to improve your credit score, you need to hurry!  For those that want to buy this...
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Niche loans

As a homebuyer, your loan officer or even realtor may tell you about some basic programs – conventional, 20 % down or even FHA mortgages.  But make sure you ask...
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