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You’re Under Contract on a New Home, Now What?: Local Mortgage Loan Officers Answer This Question

Whether you’ve looked at a dozen houses, or just one, made a dozen offers, or a single bid, after being pre-approved by your lender, the next goal is to get under contract on your new home. Being “under contract” means that you and the seller have agreed to certain and specific terms, in writing, for the sale of the home. However, before you sign on the dotted line, and those new keys hit your..

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Mortgages

Dallas Mortgage Lending for First-Time Homebuyers: What is Considered a First-Time Homebuyer?

Buying your first home is an exciting endeavor. However, before you start scheduling showings and picking out furniture, the most important part of the process is finding the right mortgage lender for your needs. As a first-time home buyer, you have additional options when it comes to financing, and your loan officer can help you make the best decision for your situation.

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Mortgages

The Do’s and Don’ts When House Hunting

At Standard Mortgage (NMSL#: 44912) our goal is for you to have the smoothest transaction possible. In order for this to happen there are several important things that you need to do, and also important things that you should NOT do. Let’s take a closer look at the do’s and don’ts of house hunting, which all begins with finding the right mortgage lender.

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