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Mortgage

Pre-Qualification vs. Pre-Approval

You’re beginning your home search and want to know what you can afford, so should you pursue pre-qualification or pre-approval? Let us break both concepts down.

Mortgage

Atlanta Experiences an Extreme Case of Mortgage Fraud

In a scheme that spanned multiple years, Eric Hill and his co-conspirators managed to defraud mortgage holders out of millions of dollars in mortgage loans.

Real Estate

Real Estate Agent Salary in California

The average real estate agent salary in California is over $90,000 per year. Learn more about real estate agent salaries in California with this guide from The CE Shop.

Mortgage

What Does a Mortgage Loan Originator Do?

From the initial loan application to closing on the property, Mortgage Loan Originators are responsible for helping both the lender and the borrower take the necessary steps to achieve the goal.

Mortgage

Mortgage Loan Originator Salary - What to Expect?

Becoming a Mortgage Loan Originator can be a highly lucrative career. Your earning potential as a Mortgage Loan Originator can increase as you gain experience and develop your career with additional education.

Real Estate

What Is Mortgage Pre-Approval?

Being a first-time homebuyer can be intimidating, but it doesn’t need to be. Learn what mortgage pre-approval is and continue on your way to being a homeowner!

Mortgage

Pre-Approval Questions Lenders Can't Ask You

The mortgage pre-approval process requires lenders to ask specific questions of prospective homebuyers, but some topics are off-limits. What can’t lenders ask?

Real Estate

How to Answer Closing FAQs

Real Estate

Finding Your Niche: Buying and Selling Land in Florida

The value of land in Florida has exploded over the past few years, thanks to demand from investors, homebuyers, and farmers. Could this be your new niche?

Mortgage

How to Refinance Your Home

With mortgage rates continuing to hover around 3%, it’s a good time to look into refinancing. But what is refinancing, and why should you consider doing it?