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5 Reasons To Refinance Your Mortgage, and 1 Reason Not To

Date: 03 May 2017
Posted by: 1st Securities

Does it make sense to refinance your mortgage? How do you know if a re-fi loan is right for you? Here are 5 things to think about if you are ready to make a change, and one thing to watch out for.

1. Lock In Your Interest Rate

Some home financing options, including home equity loans, come with variable interest...

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New Build Construction Lending: You Do Have Options

New Build Construction Lending: You Do Have Options

Date: 27 Apr 2017
Posted by: 1st Securities

When you are looking to build, the last thing you want standing between you and your dream home is a bank. New build construction loans can sometimes be difficult, but you do have options to get the money you need to build your next home.

Traditional Construction Loans

Before the recession, construction loans were a tool home builders used to finance subdivision build-outs or...

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5 Tips to Help First-Time Homebuyers Get Ahead

5 Tips to Help First-Time Homebuyers Get Ahead

Date: 20 Apr 2017
Posted by: 1st Securities

Thinking about buying a house? First-time homebuyers face a daunting task when it comes financing their starter homes. Here are some tips to help the process run smoothly.

1. Start Planning Early

Don't wait until your lease is up to decide whether you plan on buying a home. A person's home is often the single largest asset he or she owns. And that takes time to put together....

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