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Are you a relocating First Time Home Buyer?

If current housing factors are making it challenging to save for a down payment or afford a home, learn how you may qualify for a 3% Down Payment Program that includes a grant that will contribute up to $10,000 to help.

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National Homeownership Month

Every home has a story. My grandfather raised his family over the small grocery store he owned. The dream transcends generations, building communities and our country.

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Will artificial intelligence change the mortgage industry?

The world of mortgages can be complex and confusing, with various options and terms to consider. In recent years, advancements in artificial intelligence have made it possible to access information and support through chatbots and virtual assistants. One such technology is ChatGPT, a language model trained by OpenAI that can provide information and guidance on various topics, including mortgages.

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What do Fed rate increases mean for home mortgage rates?

So how does this impact mortgage rates? First, what dictates the direction or mortgage interest rates is the purchase and sale of Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) on the secondary market. Investors purchase these as they would other investment vehicles such as stocks, bonds, etc. It is a matter of where they perceive they will receive the best return on their money.

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How to get rid of PMI

Do you have PMI on your current loan due to being unable to put down 20% when you purchased your home?  Now may be a great time to review this to see if you can request removal sooner than expected based on the appreciating housing market we have been in.  Think of what you could do with the monthly savings!

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