We’ll review the benefits of having a notary and the role they play when closing your home loan.
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Notaries and the Role They Play in Your Closing Process
by Kevin Irwin on May 22, 2013 in Home Sales, Mortgage Rates, Refinance Mortgage
How to Submit the Best Offer on Your Dream Home
by Quizzle on May 21, 2013 in Home Buying
Check out these tips on how to craft your best offer to increase your chances of turning a house into your home.
Preapproval vs. Prequalification
by Gabriela Islas on May 20, 2013 in Home Buying
When searching for a home, finding the right mortgage lender is one of the most important steps in the process. Getting a mortgage preapproval provides a more accurate estimate of how much house you can afford and gives you buying power when house hunting.

Mortgage Rates Inch Higher for the Second Week in a Row
by Travis Pelto on May 16, 2013 in Mortgage Rates
After over a month of record-low mortgage rates, we’ve seen low mortgage rates creep a little higher for two weeks in a row. Read the details in this week’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
Mortgage Missteps: Changing Jobs
by John Allasio on May 16, 2013 in Refinance Mortgage
Changing your job while applying for a mortgage is a big mistake that’ll land you in a metaphorical mortgage morass.
What Is Title Insurance?
by Title Source on May 15, 2013 in Refinance Mortgage
Whether you know it or not, when you refinance or purchase a new home, one of the steps is to obtain a title insurance policy.
Great Reasons to Refinance
by Dawn Jamison on May 14, 2013 in Mortgage Rates
Rates are still very low. Maybe it’s time to consider refinancing. Here are a few reasons why you should consider refinancing right away.

Mortgage Rates Are on the Rise
by Travis Pelto on May 9, 2013 in Mortgage Rates
Unfortunately, mortgage rates have reversed their recent trends and have risen this week according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Read on to find out how much they’ve risen.
Setting the Right Expectations for House Hunting
by Krissy Schwab on May 6, 2013 in Home Buying
Are you currently looking for a new home? If you just started your house hunting journey, check out some of these tips to make the process less stressful.

Changes Coming to FHA MIP on June 3
by Dawn Jamison on May 3, 2013 in Mortgage Updates and Changes
I’m usually not a fan of rushing into big decisions. But under the circumstances, I’d say hurry up! The Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) fast-approaching changes on mortgage insurance will surely result in a heftier price tag for new home buyers and refinancers come June 3.
