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Busting 5 Mortgage Myths

There are a lot of myths out there in the mortgage world, and today we’re going to debunk the five most common ones. While some of this information might’ve been true at one point in time, it is important to stay updated on how this information has changed as you navigate the home-buying process. In…

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9 Tips for a Smooth Loan Closing

Everyone wants to have a smooth closing day without any hiccups, but a lot of what could go wrong is in your control. In this episode, we’re going to give you nine tips to ensure that you have a loan closing that goes as expected without any surprises. Before we do that, we want to…

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Building Wealth Through Homeownership

Many people weigh the decision of whether they should buy a home or continue renting, but there are some great benefits to homeownership that will allow you to build wealth over time. In this episode of the Smart Mortgage Show, Bill will share some of the numbers that show how wealth can grow through ownership…

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Ep 19: Services for First-Time Homebuyer

On this episode, Bill Litton will take you through the different services his team at CrossCountry Mortgage offer first-time homebuyers. About a third of the people we work with are doing this for the first time so we have a great idea of the needs you’ll be facing.

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Ep 12: Mailbag – Second Mortgages, Home Equity Loans, and More

We are opening up the mailbag today to answer some listener questions about the mortgages and refinancing. Alice asks whether there is a difference between getting a mortgage for one home versus a second home? They are going to look at a lot of the same things: income, credit, and debt ratio. But you want…

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