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Getting Started

ClearPath™ Application Guide

A smarter, clearer path to home financing.

The Complete Homebuyer Guide

This step-by-step guide walks you through the full homebuying process, from getting started to closing day.

Timeline for First-Time Home Buying

Challenging the notion that you only reach out to your Mortgage Broker once you start to look for homes.

What is a Pre-Approval?

Knowing exactly what a Pre-Approval is and isn’t will help you understand how the mortgage process works more generally.

Rates & Fees

Escrow Account Guide

Everything you need to know about Escrow Accounts.

Mortgage Rate Factors Explained

Analyzing the factors that effect mortgage rates for both individual borrowers and the lenders themselves.

Understanding Mortgage Points

Everything you need to know about Origination Points.

Mortgage Process

Required Documentation

Documents required for a Mortgage Application or Pre-Approval.

The Broker Advantage

What Is A Mortgage Broker?

There’s a reason the vast majority of consumers don’t truly know what a Mortgage Broker is or how they operate.

Mortgage Broker Market Share

Mortgage Brokers’ share of the 13 Trillion dollar mortgage market in the United States has been steadily rising.

How Do Mortgage Brokers Offer Lower Rates and Fees?

Breaking down exactly how a Mortgage Broker can offer lower interest rates and fees.

Why Use a Mortgage Broker?

Breaking down the many advantages of using a Mortgage Broker over going directly to a Bank or Retail Lender.

Insights & Strategy

Small Difference, Huge Impact

At first glance, the difference in rate seems insignificant. However, when you run the numbers, you see a much different story.

The Financial Impact of Homeownership

Ignore the cliches about the financial benefits of home ownership versus renting.

Intro To The Mortgage Market

Analyzing the entire mortgage market ecosystem.

Trigger Leads: Why They Should Be Banned

Understanding why you're being solicited once your credit is run.

Loan Program Guides

Is A Reverse Mortgage Right For You?

Explore how a reverse mortgage can provide financial freedom during retirement.

VA Loan Myths

Why Real Estate Agents and Home Sellers Should Welcome VA Loan Offers