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What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Equity
Home equity is the difference between how much your house is worth and how much you still owe on your mortgage. Learn more in this article.
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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What Are The Two Types of Title Policies?
Every sale of a residential property involves the purchase of two policies of title insurance - an Owner’s Policy and a Lender’s Policy.
May 28, 20242 min read
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Exploring the Mortgage Rate Landscape: What Factors Affect Rates and How to Stay Informed
Exploring the Mortgage Rate Landscape: What Factors Affect Rates and How to Stay Informed
Apr 29, 20242 min read
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What's Happening with Mortage Rates?
Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard someone say they’re coming...
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Types of mortgage lenders and how to choose
What is a mortgage lender? A mortgage lender provides financing related to real estate, whether buying a property, constructing one, or...
Jan 22, 20243 min read
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Mortgage Rates Dip Below 7% for First Time in 4 Months
Mortgage rates dropped below 7% for the first time since August, hitting 6.95% this week, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. It’s a holiday...
Dec 20, 20231 min read
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How to buy a home in this market | 2023 edition
Louay Yousif Loan Consultant (619) 954-3446 louayyousif@loandepot.com
Sep 22, 20231 min read
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What YOU should know about the Consumer Price Index!
Louay Yousif Loan Consultant (619) 954-3446 louayyousif@loandepot.com
Sep 15, 20231 min read
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Mortgage Broker vs. Direct Lender: What’s the Difference?
Mortgage Broker vs. Direct Lender: An Overview The mortgage industry is full of individuals and companies helping people get access to...
Aug 18, 20235 min read
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What Is a Mortgage and Different Types of Mortgages
A mortgage is a legal document that typically comes with a home loan.
Aug 11, 20235 min read
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What is the Difference Between a Lender and Real Estate Agent?
Wondering the difference between a lender and a real estate agent?
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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Pre-Qualified vs. Preapproved: What’s the Difference?
Pre-qualification and preapproval sound similar, but typically only one — preapproval — will get real estate agents and sellers to take...
Jul 28, 20233 min read
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14 Mortgage Questions to Ask Your Lender — and the Answers You Want
Having a list of mortgage questions to ask potential lenders is just the start. Knowing the answers you’re looking for puts you ahead of...
Jul 21, 20235 min read
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Mortgage Brokers: What to Ask Before Using One
You’ve probably heard the term "mortgage broker" from your real estate agent or friends who’ve bought a home. But what exactly is a...
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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How to pay off your mortgage early
Some homeowners are eager to get out of their mortgage early, with reasons ranging from eliminating the psychological pressure of debt to...
Jul 7, 20235 min read
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How Much Down Payment Is Required for a House?
Your minimum down payment depends on the type of mortgage, the lender and your finances. Coming up with enough cash for a down payment to...
Jun 23, 20234 min read
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How Are Mortgage Rates Determined?
What factors determine mortgage rates? Your mortgage rate is determined by many factors. Some are within your control and some aren't....
Jun 16, 20233 min read
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What Is a Real Estate Lender?
A real estate lender is an individual or entity that finances a real property transaction. They do this by issuing a loan, such as a...
Jun 9, 20234 min read
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