Especially in times of increasing interest rates and high inflation, it is important to make sure you stretch your dollar as far as it will go.  When you are buying a home it is no different. It is a fact that independent mortgage brokers are the best way for consumers to get a mortgage.  The…

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Among other products, First Assured Mortgage offers Conventional Mortgages, from our network of high quality mortgage companies and banks. A conventional mortgage is a type of loan that meets certain criteria set our by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  These mortgages are not guaranteed by the government like FHA, VA, and USDA mortgages, but, they do require mortgage…

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Being in the mortgage business for 20 years I have had a lot of experience advising people who are divorcing about what to do with their mortgage. There are many questions that arise when a married couple splits up: Can I afford the marital home on my current income? What documentation would you need from…

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What would the mortgage payment be for the median home price in Lawrence, KS using four common loan types? By Joel Kaczor- Owner/Broker, First Assured Mortgage The Lawrence Board Of Realtors recently released their 2018 median home price of $204,200.  What does this mean to home buyers in this price range?  Well here are four…

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  Now that 2018 is in the books, take a look at the ups and downs.  After a drastic increase in mortgage rates in the first quarter things calmed down until September.  The last month and a half gave back almost a half a point again. So what is going to happen to the mortgage rates…

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