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Hiring the Right California Real Estate Agent
Finding a home is much easier with the right California real estate agent. How do you know if you’ve found just the right agent for you?
Originally published 2021-03-26
Read article →Homeownership and Real Estate7 Signs You’re Ready to be a Homeowner
We make the process of getting a mortgage for that new home as easy as it can possibly be. Here are some signs you’re ready to be a homeowner.
Originally published 2021-03-05
Read article →Homeownership and Real EstateCommon Mortgage Myths —Debunked!
Some common mortgage myths that are floating around out there just won’t leave. So, we’re here to go all mythbusters on them!
Originally published 2021-02-15
Read article →California Housing and Mortgage ProgramsWhy You Should Get Pre-Approved for Your California Mortgage
Getting pre-approved for your California mortgage is important because it makes getting a mortgage smooth and your offer more competitive.
Originally published 2021-02-05
Read article →Home Equity and Debt ConsolidationTips to Build Your Sacramento Home Equity
Homeownership comes with a lot of benefits. But there’s one huge financial benefit that you may want to think more about— home equity.
Originally published 2021-01-25
Read article →Homeownership and Real EstateNew Year’s Resolutions if You Want to Buy a Home This Year
If 2021 is the year you’re thinking of buying a home, good for you! There’s no time like the present, especially with current low interest rates.
Originally published 2021-01-10
Read article →California Housing and Mortgage Programs2021: The Future of the California Housing Market
The Sacramento housing market has been busy this year. However, 2020 has pushed many away from real estate hot spots like the Bay Area.
Originally published 2020-12-15
Read article →Homeownership and Real EstateDecember is the Perfect Time for an Annual Mortgage Review!
This time of year is a great time to have your favorite loan originator perform an annual mortgage review, especially in 2020.
Originally published 2020-12-02
Read article →Homeownership and Real EstateCreating New Holiday Traditions During COVID-19
As we head into the holiday season, we should re-evaluate how we celebrate the holidays and start some new traditions!
Originally published 2020-11-17
Read article →California Housing and Mortgage ProgramsThe Advantages of California VA Loans
New Way Mortgage takes pride in providing California VA loans with attractive rates, flexible qualifying standards, and lending advantages
Originally published 2020-11-11
Read article →Homeownership and Real EstateAre Mortgage Points Worth Paying For?
Why buy mortgage points to lower interest rate? Look at the cost of mortgage points to determine how much money you could save long-term.
Originally published 2020-10-21
Read article →California Housing and Mortgage ProgramsBusting Myths About FHA Loans in California
If you’re buying a home, an FHA loan can help you with payment options. But there are a lot of myths about FHA loans in California.
Originally published 2020-09-23
Read article →Educational archive—not current offers. Rates, program rules and limits in older articles may have changed.

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