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Mortgage 101
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The Prosperity Buyer Advantage
If you know what to expect, finding and financing your first home can be an exciting and rewarding experience!
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Calculate Your Mortgage Payment
Find out what your monthly payment will be with applicable finance charges, PMI, hazard insurance, and property taxes.
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Basics of Buying
Follow these helpful tips when applying for a mortgage to help make the process go smoothly.
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Things to Provide: Document Checklist
Use this handy checklist to gather documents for your home loan.
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Mortgage Process Roadmap
Wondering what to expect from start to finish when it comes to obtaining financing for your mortgage? Find out below.
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Understanding Your Credit Score
Learn about the 5 components that determine your credit score and how to manage it.
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Mortgage Glossary
Not sure what appraisal, escrow or private mortgage insurance are? Find out about these mortgage terms and more.
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