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Tips for Buying a Home in 2022

December 28, 2021

Tips for Buying a Home in 2022

If 2022 is the year you will buy your first home, congratulations! You’re about to embark on an exciting journey and you’ve picked a great time to make your move. Our mortgage experts are here to help, with information to educate and equip you to buy your first home like a pro. Read their tips […]

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December 10, 2021

Resource Announces New Affinity Program Manager

We are pleased to announce that Morgan Bacon has joined our team in a newly created position as Affinity Program Manager. Our Business Affinity Program helps organizations grow with special programs that assist their employees and associates with their home financing needs, including home purchase, refinance, homebuyer education and more. As Affinity Program Manager, Bacon […]

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Higher Loan Limit Makes It Easier to Buy More House

December 1, 2021

Higher Loan Limit Makes It Easier to Buy More House

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced this week that conforming loan limits are increasing to $647,200. That’s an increase of $98,950 – from $548,250 in 2021. This means you might be able to take advantage of a more affordable loan option, particularly if you are looking to buy in a market with rising home […]

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Resource Financial Announces Increase in Conforming Loan Amount

September 27, 2021

Resource Financial Announces Increase in Conforming Loan Amount

Resource Financial Services is pleased to announce that effective immediately the baseline maximum conforming loan limits for home loans and refinances will increase from $548,250 to $625,000. This gives homebuyers access to higher amounts through conventional lending – which is also good news for sellers this year. What does this mean to me? When you […]

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Reasons to Refinance Your Mortgage

July 14, 2021

Reasons to Refinance Your Mortgage

Should you Refinance Your Mortgage? With mortgage rates still at record-breaking lows, thousands of people across America are refinancing their current mortgage. Mortgage refinancing is when you replace your current home loan with a new loan that offers lower interest rates in order to cut monthly payments, reduce the amount of time left on your […]

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Qualify for an FHA Home Loan Even With Student Loan Debt

June 24, 2021

Qualify for an FHA Home Loan Even With Student Loan Debt

If student loan debt has kept you from getting an FHA mortgage in the past, we have some good news. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced that the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has relaxed the rules on how it assesses student loan debt, making FHA home loans much more favorable to […]

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Are you ready to be a first-time homebuyer?

June 9, 2021

Are you ready to be a first-time homebuyer?

Buying a home is likely the largest financial decision you will make. With so many things to consider we know there are many questions, so we’ve answered a few of the most frequently asked first-time homebuyer questions here. Why should I buy a house? A home is an investment. Every month you pay your mortgage […]

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Meet Your Local Mortgage Lender in Jacksonville, Florida

May 17, 2021

Meet Your Local Mortgage Lender in Jacksonville, Florida

The homebuying market in Jacksonville, FL continues to be very competitive, and to get the home of your dreams with a great mortgage loan you will want to make sure you have an experienced local mortgage lender to guide you through the process! They will be able to advise you on the different mortgage options […]

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How To Improve Your Credit Score

May 12, 2021

How To Improve Your Credit Score

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home, you’re probably also wondering about your credit score. Having the right credit score or credit history is essential if you want a mortgage loan with a great interest rate. So, what’s a good number for a credit score? You will need a credit score of at least […]

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First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Florida

April 20, 2021

First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Florida

Thinking about buying your first home? The historically low mortgage rates combined with programs designed specifically to aid first-time homebuyers can make your dreams more attainable than you expected! First-time homebuyers in Florida can benefit from national and state-specific programs designed specifically to aid first-time homebuyers, by alleviating some of the financial burdens. With many […]

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