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Buying a home or refinancing usually involves taking out the biggest loan of your life. It's important to make sure you understand everything that goes into that mortgage and what will be required of you as a borrower. Here are the most essential ques
Dec 16, 2020 | Mortgage Conventional Loans
You recently closed on your mortgage loan and have been making your payments to your lender. Then one day, you get a letter in the mail informing you that your loan has been sold and you have a new mortgage servicer taking care of your loan. What does thi
Jul 24, 2019 | Conventional Loans
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Jun 12, 2019 | Conventional Loans
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