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  1. Get Matched with Lenders in Three Easy Steps
    The GetSmart® form is three steps and two minutes. Here's what to expect. Read more
  2. Loan Trigger Leads: How to Avoid Unwanted Calls
    When you shop for a loan, you may find yourself bombarded with phone calls from rival lenders. You have become a trigger lead. Here's what that means, and what to do about it. Read more
  3. How to Compare Loan Offers
    Mortgages and the mortgage process can be complicated. Here's how to cut through the complexity and make meaningful comparisons between loan offers. Read more
  4. How to Read a Good-Faith Estimate (GFE)
    Lenders are required to provide you a GFE detailing all estimated fees and costs associated with your mortgage. Here's how to read it and use it to compare loan offers. Read more
  5. Your Rights as a Home Buyer
    Help understanding your rights as a home buyer. Read more
  6. Pulling Together a Down Payment
    Coming up with a down payment can be challenging. Here are some suggestions for raising the necessary funds. Read more
  7. Second Mortgages: Piggyback Loans
    Even if you cannot afford a 20 percent down payment on your house, you may still be able to cross the threshold of your dream home. Many lenders will allow smaller down payments — as little as five percent in some cases. Read more
  8. Interest Rates are Rising - Is It Time for a Fix?
    Adjustable rate mortgage loan interest rates on the rise. Read more
  9. Discount Points
    Discount points are paid up front to obtain a lower interest rate on your mortgage. Here's help understanding how they work. Read more
  10. Setting the Mortgage Terms
    Lenders may offer different options for establishing the interest rate and points that you will be charged. Read more
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