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Tips and resources to help you manage your mortgage like a pro

The following considerations can help you to save money when financing a home. They can provide for greater economic stability in the event of financial challenges down the road. Examples of this would be lower income levels, increased monthly expenses and/or higher interest rates.

  • Mortgage fraud

    Homebuyers’ guide to avoiding mortgage fraud. Learn what homebuying fraud is, how to protect yourself, where to report it, and what a straw buyer is.

  • Mortgage planning tips

    Mortgage information including how much to borrow, how interest rate increases will affect your payments and how to pay off your mortgage faster.

  • Plan and manage your mortgage

    Mortgage resources to plan and manage a mortgage. Info on mortgage calculators, credit scores, home value, mortgage fraud and mortgage payment problems.

  • Your credit report

    Credit score information to help you get mortgage approval. What a credit score is, how to check your credit report, and steps to improve your credit history.

  • Your home value

    Property value’s role in determining the size of mortgage you’ll be approved for. How value is measured and when to get a professional home appraisal.

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