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25 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
1. Start saving for a down payment early It’s common to put 20% down, but many lenders now permit much less, and first-time home buyer programs allow as little as 3% down. But putting down [...]
9 Steps to Boost Your Credit Before You Buy
1. Get Your Hands On Your Credit Report – If you don’t have a current one, get your credit report now. You need to be aware that problems exist before you can solve them – and serious [...]
Getting Started with a Mortgage Checklist
Review your credit report and dispute any blemishes on your credit report if they don’t look right. Gather your (and anyone else applying for the the mortgage) last two years of tax returns [...]