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Do's and don'ts to stay approved
May 18, 2018May 18, 2018Buyer Tips and Advice, First Time Homebuyers, Mortgage Knowledge

Top 10 Do’s and Don’ts to stay approved

You got your loan approval, congratulations! But the work is not done. Now you need to make sure you don’t mess up  […]

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February 12, 2018February 11, 2018Buyer Tips and Advice, First Time Homebuyers, Mortgage Knowledge

How to save for a down payment in one year

What? Save for a down payment in one year? Am I nuts? Well, maybe a little, but not because of this! How […]

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January 17, 2018January 17, 2018First Time Homebuyers, Loan Progams, Mortgage Knowledge

Down Payment Assistance Income Limits Increase

BIG News- CalHFA just announced a huge change to their down payment assistance income limits. CalFHA offers down payment and closing cost […]

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How to get preapproved certificate
March 30, 2017March 30, 2017Buyer Tips and Advice, First Time Homebuyers, The Mortgage Minute Series

Should you get preapproved for a loan before shopping? Bobby and Janet’s story

Bobby and Janet’s Loan Preapproval Story : A cautionary tale Is it really necessary to get preapproved before you go out shopping […]

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Down Payment Assistance Program Announcement
February 22, 2017February 22, 2017First Time Homebuyers, Loan Progams

Breaking News: Down Payment Assistance programs take a hit in San Diego!

Breaking News: Down Payment Assistance programs take a hit in San Diego! On Tuesday evening , The San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) […]

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Prequalification vs Preapproval
February 2, 2017February 2, 2017Buyer Tips and Advice, First Time Homebuyers, Mortgage Knowledge

Prequalification vs PreApproval

Prequalification vs PreApproval Welcome to this week’s edition of The Mortgage Minute were we take a look at prequalification vs preapproval. The […]

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