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Tip 1 - A Guide to Getting Your First Mortgage

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Tim Breaux | permalink

Here are 12 things newbie homebuyers should know before signing on the dotted line.
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For further reading: http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2014/10/24/a-guide-to-getting-your-first-mortgage ^[1]

Tip 2 - Mortgage Basics: How To Get A Mortgage | Investopedia

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Joseph Nunn | permalink

By Lisa SmithOnce you've learned the terminology and figured out how much you can afford to spend on a new house, the next thing you will need to do is get a mortgage. Because you will be borrowing money, lenders will examine your credit score, a metric used by lenders to determine the likelihood of an individual paying back the money he or she has borrowed.
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Tip 3 - 6 Smart Tips for Securing a Mortgage - Real Estate News and Advice - realtor.com

Published: 9 years, 1 month(s) ago | Submitted by Daryl Joslin | permalink

ByCraig Donofrio1:58 pm ETAugust 27, 2014August 27, 2014 Snagging a great loan and setting yourself up for a smooth trip on the home buying journey doesn’t happen by accident. As with most big decisions,

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