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Credit Score – How to Get and Maintain a Good Credit Score

July 11th, 2019

Your credit score is something that is important whenever you are attempting to finance anything - a car, a credit card - and yes, a house. But if you haven't built your credit, or don't know how to rebuild your credit if there were a past issue, you may not understand the steps to take [...]

How Does the Interest Rate Affect My Homebuying Power?

March 27th, 2018

How does the interest rate on a mortgage affect my homebuying power? First, you should understand that the higher your mortgage amount, the more the rate could affect your homebuying ability. In an article by smartasset (TM), it notes that a 0.5% rise in interest rates can raise your monthly payment by $28 per $100,000 [...]