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How Much Is A Down Payment On A House?
Learn how you you’ll need to put down on a home, where the down payment can come from and if putting more down will help
How To Buy a Home with No Down Payment
Popular belief has most people thinking they need a 20 percent down payment, so they avoid even looking at homes. But what if you knew
10 things for First-Time Homebuyer’s to Know
you’re ready to stop paying your landlord and start buying a home, now is a perfect time. With low rates and many available programs,
How Much Are Closing Costs in Louisiana?
Average Louisiana closing costs for home buyers will typically run from 2%-5% of the total purchase price of the home. More expensive homes will fall
5 Ways to Save for a Down Payment
Don’t let the lack of a down payment stop you from buying a house. Today it’s easier than ever to save and you don’t even
7 Tips to Prepare Your Home For Thanksgiving Dinner 🦃
Hosting Thanksgiving is an honor. It’s a time for families to come together to be thankful and this year I think we are all just
How to Pick a Real Estate Agent
🏡 Getting it Right at Step 1 As a first-time buyer, you will rely on experts to help you through every step of the journey
6 Reasons Why Now Is a Good Time for A Home Refinance
Are you contemplating refinancing your current mortgage? With interest rates treading at historic lows, now is the time to enjoy better value for your money by refinancing.
How to Avoid a Messy Mortgage: Get Pre-Approved
Find the perfect home only to find out you don’t qualify for it is terrible. Learn how to avoid having a messy mortgage.
Conventional Loans- Everything You Need To Know
If there were two words to describe conventional loans, it’s low interest rates and flexible guidelines. Also known as conforming loans, conventional mortgages conform to
How To Buy a Home With Your Tax Refund
Are you renting or still living with your family? Do you hate writing that rent check every single month? Tired of not having control over
How To Buy Your First Home
First-time home buyers have a lot to be excited about, but they often have a lot of questions. Which loan product should you choose? How
What Is A Credit Score?
You probably know that you need a good credit score to get a mortgage. But what makes a good credit score? What does a credit
Refinancing Your Mortgage- The Complete Guide
Are you considering refinancing your home? Maybe you want to shave 5 or 10 years off your mortgage, pay off some debt, or fund a
The Complete Guide to FHA Loans
FHA loans are great for borrowers with less than perfect credit or little money to put down on the home.
9 Reasons to Choose a Mortgage Broker
1. Get independent advice on your financial options. As independent mortgage brokers and mortgage associates, we are here for you. Our goal is to help
The Home Loan Process
Before you look at homes, take a minute to understand the loan process. Placing a bid and signing a sales contract is just a small
How To Make An Offer On A Home
How to Make an Offer on a Home You found your dream home, but now what? How do you make an offer on a
How To Get Approved For a Home Loan
Do you know the 3 things you need to know in order to get approved for a home? Check out this post as we dive
Mortgage Terms To Know
Buying a house is already confusing enough, right? And then you start talking to your Realtor, loan officer, title agent, lawyers, insurance agents and more.
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