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What is a Piggyback Second Mortgage?
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What is a Piggyback Second Mortgage?

Kirk Haverkamp
Kirk Haverkamp
December 1, 2025
What is a Piggyback Second Mortgage?
Guide to Closing Attorneys and What They Do
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Guide to Closing Attorneys and What They Do

Dan Rafter
Dan Rafter
January 20, 2024
Guide to Closing Attorneys and What They Do
Planning for Maintenance Costs When Buying a Home
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Planning for Maintenance Costs When Buying a Home

David Mully
David Mully
January 12, 2024
Planning for Maintenance Costs When Buying a Home
Jumbo Mortgage Rates
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Jumbo Mortgage Rates

Refi.com Team
Refi.com Team
December 10, 2024
Jumbo Mortgage Rates
The Differences Between Mortgage Prequalification vs. Preapproval
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The Differences Between Mortgage Prequalification vs. Preapproval

Dan Rafter
Dan Rafter
January 12, 2024
The Differences Between Mortgage Prequalification vs. Preapproval
What is a Non-Qualified Mortgage (QM) Loan?
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What is a Non-Qualified Mortgage (QM) Loan?

Kara Johnson
Kara Johnson
January 12, 2024
What is a Non-Qualified Mortgage (QM) Loan?
Home Inspections for New Construction Properties
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Home Inspections for New Construction Properties

Aaron Crowe
Aaron Crowe
January 12, 2024
Home Inspections for New Construction Properties
“Fix and Flip” Loans for Beginners 
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“Fix and Flip” Loans for Beginners 

Kirk Haverkamp
Kirk Haverkamp
January 11, 2024
“Fix and Flip” Loans for Beginners 
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Selling Your Home
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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Selling Your Home

Aaron Crowe
Aaron Crowe
January 11, 2024
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Selling Your Home
Joint Mortgages: What Are They and Should You Get One?
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Joint Mortgages: What Are They and Should You Get One?

Dan Rafter
Dan Rafter
January 11, 2024
Joint Mortgages: What Are They and Should You Get One?
Building Home Equity: The Five Year Rule
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Building Home Equity: The Five Year Rule

Kirk Haverkamp
Kirk Haverkamp
January 11, 2024
Building Home Equity: The Five Year Rule
A Guide to Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs)
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A Guide to Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs)

Dan Rafter
Dan Rafter
January 10, 2024
A Guide to Adjustable-Rate Mortgages (ARMs)
How Long Does it Take to Save for a Down Payment?
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How Long Does it Take to Save for a Down Payment?

Aaron Crowe
Aaron Crowe
January 10, 2024
How Long Does it Take to Save for a Down Payment?
Buying a House for Sale by Owner
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Buying a House for Sale by Owner

Kirk Haverkamp
Kirk Haverkamp
January 10, 2024
Buying a House for Sale by Owner
Are Automatic Mortgage Payments a Good Idea?
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Are Automatic Mortgage Payments a Good Idea?

Kara Johnson
Kara Johnson
January 29, 2024
Are Automatic Mortgage Payments a Good Idea?
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