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Who Pays Closing Costs? Explained

Who Pays Closing Costs? Explained

May 24, 2023

Saving for a Down Payment: The Ultimate Guide

Saving for a Down Payment: The Ultimate Guide

May 10, 2023

Cash-Out Refinance vs. Home Equity Loan

Cash-Out Refinance vs. Home Equity Loan

April 26, 2023

Types of Fix and Flip Loans

Types of Fix and Flip Loans

April 12, 2023

new construction vs old home

New Construction vs. an Old Home

March 8, 2023

How a Mortgage Loan Officer Can Help You

How a Mortgage Loan Officer Can Help You

February 22, 2023

Second Home vs Investment Property Loans

Second Home vs Investment Property Loans

February 8, 2023

Early Mortgage Payoff: Pros and Cons

Early Mortgage Payoff: Pros and Cons

January 25, 2023

Buying a House After Foreclosure: The Ultimate Guide

Buying a House After Foreclosure: The Ultimate Guide

January 11, 2023

Buying a Home in 2023 and What to Expect

Buying a Home in 2023 and What to Expect

December 21, 2022

5 Important Things to Know Before You Buy a Home

5 Important Things to Know Before You Buy a Home

December 7, 2022

Refinancing in 2023. What to Know!

Refinancing in 2023. What to Know!

November 16, 2022

What Is the Best Loan for You?

What Is the Best Loan for You?

November 2, 2022

3 Reasons People are Afraid to Get a Home Loan

3 Reasons People are Afraid to Get a Home Loan

October 19, 2022

3 Tips for Helping Your Family with Their Mortgage

3 Tips for Helping Your Family with Their Mortgage

October 5, 2022

Refinancing Your Home: When's the Best Time?

Refinancing Your Home: When’s the Best Time?

August 24, 2022

Apartment or House: Which is Right for You?

Apartment or House: Which is Right for You?

August 10, 2022

Debt Consolidation: What You Need to Know

Debt Consolidation: What You Need to Know

July 20, 2022

How Do I Best Qualify for a Home Loan?

How Do I Best Qualify for a Home Loan?

July 6, 2022

Closing Costs for Buyer: What You Need to Know

Closing Costs for Buyer: What You Need to Know

June 22, 2022

Should I Buy a House Without a Realtor?

Should I Buy a House Without a Realtor?

June 8, 2022

Selecting a Buyer's Agent: What You Need to Know

Selecting a Buyer’s Agent: What You Need to Know

May 18, 2022

FHA Loans and How They Work

FHA Loans and How They Work

May 4, 2022

Lower Your Mortgage Payment with These 2 Tips

Lower Your Mortgage Payment with These 2 Tips

April 20, 2022

2022 Mortgage Interest Rate Predictions

2022 Mortgage Interest Rate Predictions

April 6, 2022

3 Steps to Applying for a Mortgage after Filing for Bankruptcy

3 Steps to Applying for a Mortgage after Filing for Bankruptcy

March 23, 2022

4 Refinancing Tips & Tricks

4 Refinancing Tips & Tricks

March 2, 2022

3 Reasons You Should Consider a Renovation Loan

3 Reasons You Should Consider a Renovation Loan

February 16, 2022

Renting vs. Owning a Home: The Pros and Cons

Renting vs. Owning a Home: The Pros and Cons

February 2, 2022

3 Tips to Buying Your First Home

3 Tips to Buying Your First Home

January 19, 2022

Today’s Market: Buying A House In 2022

Today’s Market: Buying A House In 2022

January 5, 2022

Seller’s Market vs. Buyer’s Market: What’s the Difference?

Seller’s Market vs. Buyer’s Market: What’s the Difference?

December 22, 2021

Market Stats: When is it a Good Time to Buy a Home?

Market Stats: When is it a Good Time to Buy a Home?

December 8, 2021

Getting Smart: Down Payment Tips & Tricks

Getting Smart: Down Payment Tips & Tricks

November 17, 2021

Information Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Interests Rates

Information Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Interests Rates

November 3, 2021

What are my Loan Options for Purchasing a Second Home?

What are my Loan Options for Purchasing a Second Home?

October 20, 2021

Insider Secrets: Everything a First-Time Home Buyer Should Know

Insider Secrets: Everything a First-Time Home Buyer Should Know

October 6, 2021

How Can a Home Equity Loan Help Consolidate My Debt?

How Can a Home Equity Loan Help Consolidate My Debt?

September 15, 2021

What’s the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 in Bankruptcy?

What’s the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 in Bankruptcy?

September 1, 2021

3 Benefits of Conventional Loans that Mortgage Counselors Don’t Want You to Know

3 Benefits of Conventional Loans that Mortgage Counselors Don’t Want You to Know

August 25, 2021

Fact vs. Myth: First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Loans

Fact vs. Myth: First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Loans

August 11, 2021

DYK: Filing for Bankruptcy Doesn’t Keep You from Getting Approved for a Mortgage?

DYK: Filing for Bankruptcy Doesn’t Keep You from Getting Approved for a Mortgage?

July 21, 2021

Everything You Need to Know about Refinancing and If It Is Right for You

Everything You Need to Know about Refinancing and If It Is Right for You

July 7, 2021

4 Vital Documents You Need Before Applying for a Mortgage

4 Vital Documents You Need Before Applying for a Mortgage

June 23, 2021

4 Reasons You Should Consider a VA Loan

4 Reasons You Should Consider a VA Loan

June 9, 2021

Things You Should Know About Renovation Loans

Things You Should Know About Renovation Loans

May 26, 2021

When Can I Refinance My Mortgage?

When Can I Refinance My Mortgage?

May 12, 2021

What Are the Types of Mortgages I Can Apply for?

What Are the Types of Mortgages I Can Apply for?

April 15, 2021

How Do Mortgages Work?

How Do Mortgages Work?

April 1, 2021

how to Jump-Start Your Home Buying Process

How to Jump-Start Your Home Buying Process

March 18, 2021

4 Easy Steps to a Renovation Loan

4 Easy Steps to a Renovation Loan

March 3, 2021

How to Find the Perfect Loan Match for You

How to Find the Perfect Loan Match for You

February 24, 2021

5 Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Lender

5 Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Lender

February 10, 2021

3 Things to You Can Expect When Closing with Your Lender

3 Things to You Can Expect When Closing with Your Lender

January 20, 2021

8 Key Documents You Need to Apply for a Mortgage

8 Key Documents You Need to Apply for a Mortgage

January 6, 2021

Is Your Home 3 Sizes Too Small? 3 Steps to Avoid Living Like a Grinch

Is Your Home 3 Sizes Too Small? 3 Steps to Avoid Living Like a Grinch

December 16, 2020

Beginners Guide to the Mortgage Loan Process

Beginners Guide to the Mortgage Loan Process

December 2, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Refinancing Your Home

Everything You Need to Know About Refinancing Your Home

November 19, 2020

4 Reasons to be Thankful for VA Loans

4 Reasons to be Thankful for VA Loans

November 5, 2020

Boo! How to Avoid Being Scared by Your Home Finances This Halloween

Boo! How to Avoid Being Scared by Your Home Finances This Halloween

October 22, 2020

3 Home Buying Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

3 Home Buying Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

October 7, 2020

4 Rookie Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make

4 Rookie Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make

September 23, 2020

Mortgage Checklist

3-Point Checklist on What You Need When Applying for A Mortgage

September 9, 2020

What is the Average Time Frame to Get Approved for a Mortgage?

What is the Average Time Frame to Get Approved for a Mortgage?

August 19, 2020

3 Ways to Shorten the Home Buying Process

3 Ways to Shorten the Home Buying Process

August 5, 2020

Beginners Guide to VA Home Loans in South Carolina

Beginners Guide to VA Home Loans in South Carolina

July 15, 2020

How Much Money Will I Need for a Down Payment on a Home?

How Much Money Will I Need for a Down Payment on a Home?

July 9, 2020

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Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Home

June 18, 2020

3 Signs You’re Ready to Buy a Vacation Home

3 Signs You’re Ready to Buy a Vacation Home

June 4, 2020

How to Shorten the Home Buying and Selling Process

How to Shorten the Home Buying and Selling Process

May 21, 2020

What’s the right interest rate for my home?

What’s the right interest rate for my home?

April 23, 2020

Let’s Talk Money: What Mortgage Loan is right for me?

Let’s Talk Money: What Mortgage Loan is right for me?

April 9, 2020

How Much Home Can I Afford?

How Much Home Can I Afford?

March 19, 2020

3 Things You Should Know Before Filling Out a Mortgage Application

3 Things You Should Know Before Filling Out a Mortgage Application

March 5, 2020

Mortgage Rates

How Do Mortgage Rates Work?

January 23, 2020

New Home 2020

3 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

January 9, 2020

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New Year, New Home: 3 Ways Midland Mortgage Can Help You Qualify

December 19, 2019

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Typical Loan Application: What is On It? How Long Does It Take?

December 5, 2019

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3 Reasons to be Thankful for Conventional Loans

November 20, 2019

3 Common Fears About New Construction Home Loans

3 Common Fears About New Construction Home Loans

November 4, 2019

Fixed Rate Loans - Midland Mortgage

Fixed Rates: Tricks or Treats?

October 30, 2019

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Build the Home of Your Dreams: It’s Not Out of Your Budget

October 15, 2019

Renovation - Midland Mortgage

Five Factors to Consider When Choosing to Renovate Your Home

September 26, 2019

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3 Down Payment Options to Manage Your Finances

September 13, 2019

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The Dangers of Being Careless on Choosing a New Construction Loan

August 22, 2019

5 Common Myths about South Carolina Home Renovation Loan Features

5 Common Myths about South Carolina Home Renovation Loan Features

July 25, 2019

New Construction Loans

New Construction Loans: 5 Reasons Why Midland Mortgage has the Best for You

July 11, 2019

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Choosing the Best Type of Mortgage

June 26, 2019

3 things to consider - Renovation Loans

3 Things to Consider Before You Start Looking for a New Home

June 12, 2019

Ins and Outs of Downpayments

The Ins and Outs of Low Down Payment Mortgage Loans

May 31, 2019

4 things to consider before looking for a new home

4 Things to Consider Before You Start Looking for a New Home

May 16, 2019

3 must haves to look for in a mortgage lender

Three Must-Haves to Look For in a Mortgage Lender

April 26, 2019

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Make Your Home Sweet Home with Our House to Home Loan

April 26, 2019

Finding Your Dream Home

Expert Tips for Finding Your Dream Home

March 28, 2019

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3 Reasons to Refinance Your Home

March 8, 2019

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4 Red Flags to Look Out for During an Open House

February 28, 2019

VA Loan

The Difference Between a Traditional Loan and a VA Loan

February 14, 2019

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Saving for Your First Home: New Year’s Resolution Tips to Help You Buy a Home in 2019

January 24, 2019

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Thinking of Jumping on the Tiny House Bandwagon? Here are 3 Things You Should Know

January 10, 2019

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Decoding a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

December 27, 2018

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Thank You for Choosing Us as the Best Mortgage Lender, Lexington!

December 13, 2018

Does your student status affect your mortgage application?

Does your student status affect your mortgage application?

November 28, 2018

Don’t Let Mortgage Acronyms Scare You- Here’s What They Mean

Don’t Let Mortgage Acronyms Scare You- Here’s What They Mean

November 15, 2018

4 Honest Tips to Help You Avoid Mortgage Fraud

4 Honest Tips to Help You Avoid Mortgage Fraud

October 11, 2018

Millennials and Mortgages: 5 Common Myths vs. Reality

Millennials and Mortgages: 5 Common Myths vs. Reality

October 7, 2018

3 Smart Ways to Determine When to Refinance

3 Smart Ways to Determine When to Refinance

September 27, 2018

3 Special Mortgage Programs For Teachers, Firemen and Emergency Personnel

3 Special Mortgage Programs For Teachers, Firemen and Emergency Personnel

September 13, 2018

Thinking About Buying A Vacation Home? 5 Point Checklist for Loan Requirements

Thinking About Buying A Vacation Home? 5 Point Checklist for Loan Requirements

August 23, 2018

7 Mortgage Programs that Will Give You a Lower Down Payment

7 Mortgage Programs that Will Give You a Lower Down Payment

August 9, 2018

The Do’s and Don’ts of Getting a Mortgage on a Foreclosure House

The Do’s and Don’ts of Getting a Mortgage on a Foreclosure House

July 26, 2018

3 Tax Considerations to Make When Purchasing a Home

3 Tax Considerations to Make When Purchasing a Home

July 12, 2018

3 Common Mortgage Misconceptions

3 Common Mortgage Misconceptions

June 21, 2018

Best Practices For Getting a Mortgage When You Aren't a U.S. Citizen

Best Practices For Getting a Mortgage When You Aren’t a U.S. Citizen

June 7, 2018

Should You Sell Your House Before You Buy A New Property? 3 Handy Guidelines

Should You Sell Your House Before You Buy A New Property? 3 Handy Guidelines

May 24, 2018

Buying A House as An Unmarried Couple - 3 Things You Should Know

Buying A House as An Unmarried Couple – 3 Things You Should Know

May 10, 2018

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Can You Get a Cosigner For A Mortgage?

April 26, 2018

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The Honest Guide to Getting a Mortgage After Filing For Bankruptcy

April 12, 2018

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4 Smart Strategies to Overcome a Previous Eviction When Applying For A Loan

March 22, 2018

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Getting Smart With Your Debt-to-Income Ratio

March 8, 2018

3 Common Mistakes That Cause Loan Applications to Get Denied

3 Common Mistakes That Cause Loan Applications to Get Denied

February 22, 2018

3 Must-Know Loan Options for Remodeling Your Home

3 Must-Know Loan Options for Remodeling Your Home

February 8, 2018

5 Features of a Profitable Rental Property

5 Features of a Profitable Rental Property

January 25, 2018

3 No-Nonsense Ways to Know You're Ready To Buy Your First Home

3 No-Nonsense Ways to Know You’re Ready To Buy Your First Home

January 11, 2018

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8 Ways to Consolidate Your Debt Like a Pro

December 28, 2017

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4 Things That Are Hurting Your Credit

December 21, 2017

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11 Do’s and Don’ts of Refinancing

December 14, 2017

3 Things to Expect When Buying Your First Home

3 Things to Expect When Buying Your First Home

December 7, 2017

3 Key First Steps to Getting Your Dream Home

3 Key First Steps to Getting Your Dream Home

November 30, 2017

9 Loan Terms You Need to Know

9 Loan Terms You Need to Know

November 23, 2017

4 Things You Should Never Do When Applying For a Mortgage

4 Things You Should Never Do When Applying For a Mortgage

November 16, 2017

3 Advantages of Owning Your Home Rather Than Renting

3 Advantages of Owning Your Home Rather Than Renting

November 9, 2017

7 Reverse Mortgage Tips from the Pros

7 Reverse Mortgage Tips from the Pros

October 26, 2017

6 Savvy Ways to Save for Your Down Payment

6 Savvy Ways to Save for Your Down Payment

October 19, 2017

3 Strategic Ways to Accelerate the Mortgage Process

3 Strategic Ways to Accelerate the Mortgage Process

October 12, 2017

3 Crafty Tips For Lower Monthly Mortgage Payments

3 Crafty Tips For Lower Monthly Mortgage Payments

October 5, 2017

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8 Questions You Should Ask Your Loan Officer

September 28, 2017

4 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Mortgage Loan

4 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Mortgage Loan

September 21, 2017

3 Tips to Help You Qualify for a VA Loan

3 Tips to Help You Qualify for a VA Loan

September 14, 2017

5 Step Guide to the Mortgage Application Process

September 7, 2017