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Protecting military from foreclosure
Protecting military from foreclosure Those fighting for our country need to know the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act (SCRA). This law provides some important financial protections for...
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Active duty military entitled to lower interest rates
Active duty military entitled to lower interest rates I applaud the government for doing something right for a change. It partnered with a few of the...
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Congress eliminates VA loan limits
Congress eliminates VA loan limits Starting Jan 1st, Veterans and servicemembers who are entitled to VA loan benefits are eligible for 100% financing regardless of the...
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Rate update: Data still doesn't matter
Rate update: Data still doesn't matter Bond markets continue pretty much to ignore US economic data. The data, especially employment data, has been generally positive, which...
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Misinformation hurts 1st-time homebuyers
Misinformation hurts 1st-time homebuyers I see this statement way too often. "People have a hard time qualifying for a mortgage because they cannot afford the 20%...
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Buy a Home, Get a Tax Credit
Buy a Home, Get a Tax Credit In November, Congress passed an extension and expansion of the homebuyer tax credit. If you're considering purchasing a home,...
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