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More on mortgage rates………

Seems like all we are talking about lately are mortgage rates – and they are on the increase again. The Federal Reserve met this week and as expected raised interest...
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Loan limits increase for 2017

For the first time since the housing crisis, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has agreed to increase the maximum conforming loan limits for loans backed by Freddie Mac and Fannie...
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The History Behind Blue Porch Ceilings

Have you ever seen a blue porch ceiling? Maybe looking up and thinking "well that's pretty". It is pretty but there is a history behind them. You don't see the...
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Where are mortgage rates heading?

Since the election, mortgage interest rates have risen about a half point – from around 3.625% to about 4.125% for conventional loans – all subject to your own individual situation....
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VA loans

This has been an interesting week in politics and in honor of Veteran's Day, I decided to remind people that VA loans are a wonderful way to purchase a new...
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6 Basic things you should know about your credit scores

I look at credit reports every day and also get asked questions about them daily!  Here are some things you should be aware of regarding your credit score. What is...
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How to build equity in your home

For many years, homeowners would use the equity in their home to buy things- they would refinance and take out cash to pay off credit cards, cars or maybe do...
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News for those with no credit scores

Fannie Mae rolled out changes this month for those that do not have credit scores.  Prior to this update, borrowers with no credit score had to have their loan application...
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