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What are the Best Mortgage Options for Self-Employed Buyers?

Posted on July 27, 2019July 27, 2019
John English

About 20% of the American workforce is self-employed as small business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers. Being self-employed offers numerous advantages over being a salaried employee like the freedom to set…

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Home Appraisal Process: Everything You Should Know

Posted on July 24, 2019July 28, 2019
John English

If you’re looking to refinance a mortgage or buy a home through a loan, the lender will need what’s called an appraisal on the home. This is an objective assessment…

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How to Get a Home Mortgage Loan in NYC

Posted on May 5, 2019July 24, 2019
Gea Elika

Have you decided on mortgage financing for your real estate purchase? But do not know where to start? Our mortgage guide outlines all the steps and resources you will need…

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Figuring Out Your Down Payment Before Buying a Home

Posted on March 23, 2019March 30, 2019
Larry Rothman

It is tempting to place as small a down payment as possible. Perhaps you would like to not even put any money down. After all, you may not have adequate…

Mortgage Rates: What Goes Up Doesn’t Always Come Down

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Mortgage Rates: What Goes Up Doesn’t Always Come Down

Posted on February 20, 2019March 26, 2019
Jeff Mindham

Mortgage Interest Rates Are Going Up Even Though, Right Now, They’re Going Down Just a few short months ago, Wall Street forecasters almost unanimously stated that mortgage interest rates would…

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What are the Pros and Cons of VA Loans?

Posted on February 1, 2019April 2, 2019
John English

For military veterans and their spouses, VA loans have become one of the most popular choices for purchasing a home. These flexible loans come with some significant financial benefits, not…

How to Remove a Property Lien in New York City

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How to Remove a Property Lien in New York City

Posted on January 30, 2019July 14, 2019
John English

When trying to sell your property, the question of liens may come up. Having one on your property means the transaction can’t go through until the lien has been dealt…

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Home Equity and Why is it Important

Posted on January 25, 2019May 12, 2019
John English

You’ve probably heard how homeownership builds wealth, usually with the word “equity” mentioned at some point. Whether you’ve already committed to buying a home or you’re just looking into how…

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What is a Mortgage Note?

Posted on January 14, 2019May 5, 2019
John English

When you’re closing on a home that requires a mortgage, there are several important documents you need to sign to make it official. Among these documents will be three main…

Mortgage Underwriting: What Does it Mean?

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Mortgage Underwriting: What Does it Mean?

Posted on January 12, 2019April 15, 2019
John English

No matter who you are the mortgage approval process is the same for everyone. Once you’ve agreed with a seller on a sales contract for a home and all due…

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What are the Best Mortgage Options for Self-Employed Buyers?

Home Appraisal Process: Everything You Should Know

How to Get a Home Mortgage Loan in NYC

Figuring Out Your Down Payment Before Buying a Home

Mortgage Rates: What Goes Up Doesn’t Always Come Down

What are the Pros and Cons of VA Loans?

How to Remove a Property Lien in New York City

Home Equity and Why is it Important

What is a Mortgage Note?

Mortgage Underwriting: What Does it Mean?

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