Mortgage Basics

Jump in and get an overview on common mortgage terms
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Application Checklist

Applying for a mortgage can be a daunting task. We’ve created a checklist of things to review before applying.

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Credit

Read about credit, how it works, how to improve your score and more by clicking learn more below.

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Closing Costs

Read about closing cost, their purpose, how you can pay them and more by clicking learn more below.

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Appraisals

An appraisal is an estimate of a property’s fair market value. Read about appraisals, ownership and more by clicking learn more below.

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Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)

Private Mortgage Insurance is insurance that protects lenders. Read about PMI, how it works, cost and more by clicking learn more below.

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Refinance

Refinancing to lower monthly payments, interest rates, eliminate PMI and more. Read about refinancing by clicking lean more below.

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Glossary of Terms

See a full list of mortgage terms by clicking learn more below.

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Foreclosure

Read about foreclosure and how to avoid it by clicking learn more below.