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7 Benefits of Purchasing Sustainable Housing

February 07, 2022 Home Loans, Purchase a Home

With more people becoming aware of the importance of conserving Mother Nature's resources, sustainable building has been growing in popularity as prospective home buyers are looking to lessen their...

5 Best Places to Live In Georgia

January 24, 2022 The Loan Process, Home Loans, Non Traditional Loans, Purchase a Home, Mortgage

You’ve decided to move to Georgia and are now making that important decision on where to live. There are many factors that you have to consider: cost of living, crime rate, schools, entertainment...

If I Don't Qualify For a Home-Loan, What Are My Options?

January 10, 2022 The Loan Process, Home Loans, Non Traditional Loans, Purchase a Home, Mortgage

There are a variety of options for hopeful, soon-to-be homeowners who may not have the best credit or the means to put a traditional 20% down-payment down on a home. Many people have been told that...

What Factors Are Included In Your Monthly Mortgage Payments?

December 06, 2021 The Loan Process, Home Loans, Purchase a Home, Mortgage

When purchasing a new home you will have to pay a mortgage or a set portion of the loan you took out to buy the home back to the lender on a monthly basis. However, many people just pay this money...

Understanding FICO Scores and The Role They Play in Your Pursuit of Credit

November 15, 2021 Home Loans, Mortgage, Florida Homes, real estate, mortgage rates, refinance

If someone sat down with you and told you what your current FICO score was, would you know what that meant and how important it was? If you ever wondered about how this particular set of numbers...

5 Simple but Essential Home Maintenance Tips

November 08, 2021 Home Loans, Purchase a Home

When you move into a new home, you want to keep it in quality condition for as long as you’re there. This is important for your comfort and safety as well as the value of the home when you decide to...

What Does Refinancing a House Mean and Should You Do It?

October 18, 2021 Home Loans, Mortgage, Florida Homes, real estate, mortgage rates, refinance

If your current mortgage has high payments...or alternatively if you can pay off the loan faster, you might want to refinance. In fact, there are any number of reasons why refinancing might be a good...

Why Should I Avoid Big Box Mortgage Lenders?

September 07, 2021 The Loan Process, Home Loans, Purchase a Home, Mortgage

Choosing a home is one of the biggest decisions most people make in their lives. But what about choosing a lender? While there are many types of lenders, big box lenders rarely provide the sort of...

The Benefits of Owning a Lake House in the Summer

July 12, 2021 Home Loans, Purchase a Home

With the hot summer months on their way, now is the time to be near the water. What better way to cool off and have fun this summer than living lakeside with all the benefits that come with it? These...

Should You Refinance Now? What Homeowners Need to Know

February 08, 2021 Home Loans, Purchase a Home

While we continue to navigate the cultural and economic ramifications that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on our society, homeowners who have put off refinancing their mortgage may be wondering if now...

Category: home-loans

7 Benefits of Purchasing Sustainable Housing

5 Best Places to Live In Georgia

If I Don't Qualify For a Home-Loan, What Are My Options?

What Factors Are Included In Your Monthly Mortgage Payments?

Understanding FICO Scores and The Role They Play in Your Pursuit of Credit

5 Simple but Essential Home Maintenance Tips

What Does Refinancing a House Mean and Should You Do It?

Why Should I Avoid Big Box Mortgage Lenders?

The Benefits of Owning a Lake House in the Summer

Should You Refinance Now? What Homeowners Need to Know

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