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Financing
Who Really Owns Your Home?
Before you decide how the title for your home will be held, you should explore all of your options and make sure you fully understand each.
20 Creative Ways First-Time Buyers Can Save for a Down Payment
NewHomeSource has some fun ways to save up for the down payment, so you can invest in your first home.
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Debunking Down Payment Myths
Financing a new home, especially the down payment, can bring a storm of questions. Professional advice can smooth it all over by debunking the myths.
Here’s What to Do — And What Not to Do — When Buying a New Home
Getting a home loan means understanding your credit, as well as the financing process and the many things that can ruin an approval.
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How to Choose a Lender
When trying to figure out how to choose a lender, be sure to ask for references and to take your time to thoroughly investigate each prospective lender.
First-Time Homebuyers Have Access to Many Downpayment Assistance Resources
If you’re a first time homebuyer, there are a wide range of down payment assistance programs that can help you get into your dream home sooner than you might have thought.
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Upcoming Mortgage and Settlement Changes: What You Can Expect
NewHomeSource has everything you need to know about mortgage and settlement changes in your home loan processes.
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The New World of Virtual Mortgages
Virtual mortgages offer homebuyers a faster, more secure option than tradition paper-based mortgage applications.
What is Trended Credit Data?
The use of trended credit data may mean a new home for those on the cusp of home lending credit standards.
5 Ways to Buy a New Home with a Higher Mortgage Rate
As interest rates for home loans rise, NewHomeSource lays out five ways you can still buy a new home in this fiscal environment.
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Mortgage Glossary
Find out everything you need to know about your home mortgage with NewHomeSource’s Mortgage glossary.
Buying and Selling at the Same Time? How a Bridge Loan Can Help
Buying and selling a home simultaneously can be financially stressful, but bridge loans offer a potential solution. NewHomeSource looks at how bridge loans can help you get out of one home and into the next more easily.
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DIY Comps, or How to Be an Armchair Appraiser
We always here the word “comps” when buying or selling a home, but what are comps and why are they so important? We take you on a detailed look at comps and how you can evaluate them for your next home.
How Credit Scores are Tabulated – And What That Means for Homebuyers
NewHomeSource shows you how your credit score gets calculated, so you can get it ready before you apply for the mortgage for your new home.
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How to Select the Right Financial Institution for Your New Home
Find the right financial institution to get the right mortgage for your new construction home.
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Why, How and When to Check Your Credit Report
Check your credit score before you start applying for home financing. It isn’t scary, you can check your credit score easily and for free.
Your Credit Score: How to Manage It (Or Repair If Necessary)
Your credit score plays a major role in the home financing process. NewHomeSource has tips on managing and repairing your credit score before your apply for a mortgage.
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Understanding Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase Loans
Home Equity Conversion Mortgages helps Baby Boomers finance the purchase of their new retirement home.
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A First-Time Buyers Guide to Understanding the Construction Loan Process
First time homebuyers can get a construction loan to finance their newly built house. NewHomeSource breaks down what a construction loan is, and how you can get approved.
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Getting a Mortgage With Student Loan Debt
Don’t let your student loans hold you back from homeownership. NewHomeSource breaks down how you can get a mortgage with student debts.
Don’t Think You Qualify For a Home Loan? Think Again
Don’t assume you can’t qualify for a home loan. NewHomeSource breaks down why some people don’t even bother trying to invest in a house.
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Lennar is Paying Student Loans to Help Millennials Purchase Homes
Lennar Homes helps first-time homebuyers on their journey to homeownership by helping pay off student loans.
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Rural Housing Service Offers C2P Loans
If you’re interested in building a home in a more rural environment, you can get special construction to permanent loans from the Rural Housing Service.
How to Make Sure You Qualify for a Home Loan
Getting your finances in order and planning ahead makes your loan approval process less of a hassle. NewHomeSource helps you take the necessary steps to get your home loan approved.
Mortgage Application Denied? Here’s What to do Next
If you didn’t qualify for a home loan, don’t panic. NewHomeSource can guide you through the steps you should take to get financing for your new home.
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Understanding Home Construction Loans
Learn about the home construction loan, a great alternative to conventional mortgages to help finance a custom home.
Mortgage Terminology 101
Mortgages can be confusing. NewHomeSource has a handy guide to mortgage terminology, so you know exactly what’s going on with your home loan.
Navigating Finances When Buying a New Home in the US as a Non Resident
NewHomeSource’s guide to buying American real estate for non US residents helps clarify the homebuying process, so you can buy your new Stateside home.
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10 Things to Know About VA Home Loans
Want to purchase your new home, but not sure how to go about the veteran home loan process? We walk through 10 important tips to get you started.