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Homeownership Program (13)

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Financial Coaching: What to Expect from the Homeownership Program

Buying a house is a big deal, especially when it comes to financing it. What is your credit score? What does your debt-to-income ratio look like? Do...

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6 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score Before Your First Home Mortgage

Whether you’re actively searching or simply thinking about starting to look for a home, you can put this time to good use by trying to improve your...

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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Mortgage Lender

Whether you’re buying your first home or you’re on your third, chances are you’ll find yourself looking for a mortgage lender. Since the average U.S....

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What Am I Paying For? A Breakdown of Mortgage Closing Costs

Even if you haven't paid them, chances are you've heard of "closing costs" associated with buying a home. But what are mortgage closing costs? What...

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Where Should I Live? 6 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Neighborhood

Buying a house is a very exciting experience and you’re probably eager to get the process started. You may even already have a jumpstart on what...

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First-Time Homeownership: A Guide to Understanding Buyer Terminology

So, you've got your eye on a house. It's a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, split-level home in a safe and friendly neighborhood. It's everything you've...

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First-Time Homebuyer Tips: Working with a Realtor

It's safe to say that the first-time homebuying journey can be daunting, scary, exciting, confusing, disappointing, nerve-wracking, fun, and...

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When is a home considered affordable?

Across the housing industry, and within our own homeownership program, the "rule of 30%" has long been the standard in determining whether or not a...

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