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Understanding Jumbo Mortgages

A jumbo mortgages is a home loan that exceeds the limits set by Fannie

Mae and Freddie Mac.

How are jumbo loans different?

What differentiates jumbo mortgage loans is the loan amount. At present, loan amounts that are higher than $417,000 are usually deemed jumbo mortgages. This determination is made by comparing industry standards fo Read the rest of this entry »

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Mortgage "stores" are a Hit With Homebuyers

Question: “What’s the biggest financial investment most Canadians will ever make?”

Okay, that may have been an easy one if you read the headline of this column. For most Canadians, their home is their biggest investment – and their most powerful financial tool.

It’s odd – given the importance of the mortgage decision – that many homebuyers will spend much more time deciding on which mutual funds Read the rest of this entry »

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Dealing With Colorado Mortgage Programs

Dealing with Colorado Mortgage Programs

If you are already a homeowner or just someone who wants to own a home, you know there are many Denver mortgage choices available to you. But since people who are interested in buying a home are different, the top Colorado mortgage providers must be diligent about coming up with the right types of Denver mortgages for their customers. Colorado mortgage providers are looking for ways to m Read the rest of this entry »

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