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With low housing inventory and rising home prices, which city had most homebuyers putting more money down, have high credit scores, and start loan shopping before home shopping? Spoiler Alert: California cities take the top spots.
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Higher interest rates and larger fees drove added costs for borrowers with low credit scores according to a report.
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Recently released data offers the latest insight into mortgage offers—in an effort to empower consumers to better their credit profiles. Read all the details here.
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According to a recent report, it’s not just snowbirds that are relocating to enjoy Florida’s sunny weather. See what other states are experiencing an influx of out of state buyers . . .
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When it comes to customer service, responsiveness, mortgage rates and closing costs, HomePlus Mortgage ranked first in a poll of loan customers conducted by online lending marketplace LendingTree.
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