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Memorial Day 2013: Remind Veterans of VA Loan Eligibility

In honor of Memorial Day this upcoming weekend, remember to remind the veterans in your life that they are eligible for a VA loan. Even if you currently have a conventional or FHA loan, you are still able to refinance with a low-rate VA loan. The maj...

Should You Take Out a Mortgage in Retirement?

Homeowners have always known to pay off their home loans before retirement. A mortgage may be a wiser financial decision amongst affluent seniors.With mortgage rates so low at the moment, borrowers should consider refinancing a jumbo loan to get them...

Does Landscaping Add to Your Property Value?

By Gretchen WegrichAdding a great landscape to your property can increase the value of your property by tens of thousands of dollars. In addition to increasing the immediate value, a well-maintained landscape actually increases in value as the years ...

7 Obstacles Between You and The Best Mortgage Rates

By Taylor GolubHomes are bottoming out in many markets (according to Zillow’s forecast, which tracks the value of more than 100 million U.S. homes) -- meaning that now should be the time for buyers to think about getting into or re-entering the...

How to Qualify for a Mortgage With Existing Student Loan Debt

By Gretchen WegrichFor borrowers attempting to qualify for a home loan, debt matters. Student loans, however, may deserve special consideration.For many recent graduates, student loans can be a major roadblock to the home purchase process. An August ...