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Mortgage rates remain near record lows, making it cheap to buy or refinance How to land the best loan 6 smart moves to refinance now FHA loans great for buying, refinancing PMI is tougher to get, costs more 8 critical questions your GFE should answer How much house can you afford? Be ready with the right down payment VA loans: The best mortgages around Preapproval is an important first step
Borrowers with good credit should pay less than 5%
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Our plan will help you find the cheapest possible mortgage and walk you through the application process.
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Here's how to beat all of the strict new rules for getting a new mortgage and land the loan you need.
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Borrowers with iffy credit and little equity or money for a down payment can get an affordable mortgage.
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Mortgage insurers no longer accept every borrower, or the terms of every loan, banks send their way.
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Use your good faith estimate to make sure you're getting the loan you've been promised and avoid nasty surprises.
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Our four simple rules will make sure you can make the monthly payments and weather the recession.
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Most home buyers will need 3.5% to 20% of the purchase price to qualify for a mortgage. A few will need more. A few less.
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If you've served in the military, you can qualify for a good rate even with bad credit and no money for a down payment.
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Before you start looking for a home you approve of, you need to find a lender that approves of you. Here's a step-by-step guide.
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