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NO, Unfortunately You Can’t Get That New “0%” Mortgage Rate You Heard About Lots of words recently and lots to do for all of us, so let’s make this simple. No, you can’t get a that new 0% mortgage rate you heard about!  It doesn’t exist.  That’s the Fed Funds Rate.  It applies to overnight…

Funding for properties whether it be for personal or investment purposes, comes in all shapes and sizes so even to those that are experienced in the real estate industry, there’s still a lot to learn as the market is always changing. The experts at North Star Mortgage Network can help you guide you along the…

A fixed rate loan or mortgage is a loan that has an interest rate that stays the same throughout the life of the loan. That means it’s not going to increase or decrease so you will always know what to expect on the payment side. Whenever you take out a loan whether it be fixed…

A short sale happens when a property or home is sold and the profits will be less than the debts against the property. In order for a short sale to be successful, all lien holders must agree to accept less than what is owed on the property. Short sales can typically take quite a while…

If you are buying in Ponte Vedra Beach, Nocatee, Amelia Island, or along the beaches, there is a good chance your loan will cross into jumbo territory. That is not a problem, and it does not mean the process has to be difficult. It does mean the rules change, and knowing how they change before…

Buying a home comes with lots of ups, downs, and questions but one thing most people have the most concern over is the financing process. They think they won’t be approved or they think they’re going to run out of time in the process of getting approved and lose out on a home they want.…

Closing costs are fees that must be paid when you are finalizing the buying of a home. The actual closing of the sale is when the title is transferred from seller to buyer and the costs are paid by one of the two parties involved in the transaction. The Basics Behind Closing Costs The primary…

When you make any major purchase, there is some aspect of sales. Whether it be a car or even a new sofa, you want to make your are picking the best product for you and your budget but also not feeling like you were pushed into getting the wrong thing by a salesperson. Many people…

When you make any major purchase, there is some aspect of sales. Whether it be a car or even a new sofa, you want to make your are picking the best product for you and your budget but also not feeling like you were pushed into getting the wrong thing by a salesperson. Research is…

Are you in the process of buying a home or just thinking about purchasing? Have you talked with a lender or are you just browsing online? One of the first steps many home buyers choose to take is to get pre-qualified or pre-approved. This helps to set a standard and limit the search when finding…