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Signs You’re Ready to Buy Your First Home

Renting Verses Buying: Signs You’re Ready to Buy Your First Home There are many benefits of homeownership, but many don’t know when they’ll be ready to make the change from renting to buying and exactly what advantages come with purchasing a home. Making the change from renting to owning can feel overwhelming, but there are […]

How to Buy a House in Maine

How to Buy a House in Maine Whether you’re planning to move to Maine or already in state and looking for a new home, buying a house in Maine is an exciting new chapter to start! There are a lot of factors that go into buying a home such as your financial situation, market environments, […]

PMI: What is it? Do I Need it?

How to determine which type of PMI is best for you In today’s market, saving for a 20% down payment can mean putting your home buying dreams on hold. Fortunately, there’s an option for buyers to put down less than 20% by utilizing private mortgage insurance, also known as PMI. What is Private Mortgage Insurance? […]

What Happens After Underwriting?

What happens after underwriting? There are a lot of specifics to the mortgage process, which can seem overwhelming if it’s your first time going through it. The good news is that your lender will guide you along every step of the way to ensure things run as smoothly as possible. Part of that process is […]