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With interest rates rising, shopping around is more important than ever.
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Being a novice often feels like a nuisance. However, there are actually perks to being a first-timer.
A comprehensive list to help you find the right financing tool for your dream home.

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It puts off those pesky closing-day expenses. But you may pay for the delay.
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This coverage can offer great benefits, but it can be expensive.
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It’s a mortgage with a fluctuating interest rate. Which can be to your advantage — or not.
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If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Ohio, help is available.
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There’s a flip side to every form of financing, and VA loans are no exception.
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Mortgage rates retreated this week as the Federal Reserve opted not to cut rates.
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It’s not the end if you miss just one. But don’t make a habit of it.
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A deficiency judgment in real estate could have lasting impact on your credit and finances.
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It’s what we think of when we think “mortgage”: a big loan used to buy a home.
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A shared appreciation mortgage is a unique home financing arrangement.
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A notice of default is the first legal step in foreclosure. If left unaddressed, you could lose your home.
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And what do their differences mean for you, the mortgage borrower?