The 20% Down Myth

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If you’re desperate to own a home of your own, you are likely saving up until you have 20% of your dream home’s total value.  All that’s great, but the fact is you don’t need to put down 20%.  The 20% myth is leftover from the era after the housing crisis, when many lenders tightened…

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Making an additional payment

The value of making an additional principal and interest payment on your mortgage

Obtaining a mortgage loan can be an overwhelming process. Sometimes, the thought of having a loan against your home for 30 years seems like an eternity. To help reduce that stress, there is an option to consider; make one additional principal and interest payment to your mortgage each year. By doing so you can cut…

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