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Learn about the home loan process with these tips on how to get ready for your next dream home. Your Blaze Mortage Loan Officer is with you at every turn.

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To Buy or Not to Buy?

If you’re ready to change your living situation, you may be debating whether it’s better to rent or purchase your next home.

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Mortgage Application Checklist

Applying for a mortgage takes a lot of documentation—prepare with this mortgage application checklist.

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Buying a Home: Exploring Your Options

Explore your options for buying a home: first-time buyer benefits, best age to buy, building vs. buying, foreclosure auctions, buying with parents, and owner financing.

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Good Debt/Bad Debt

Not all debt is necessarily bad, particularly when it can help you build wealth. It’s important to know the difference and how to sort the good from the bad.

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Your Credit Score & Mortgage Loans

Your credit score is one of the biggest factors in your approval for a home loan.

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Your Credit Score & Home Buying Power

Know how your credit score will affect your home buying power.

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Put Your House to Work

Home equity provides homeowners a ready financing source to turn their house into their dream home.

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The Importance of Getting Pre-approved

We ensure our members are set up to become successful homeowners from the very beginning of the home buying process.

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How Mortgage Loans are Approved

While your loan officer and processor review your application, the underwriter will ultimately be the one who provides final approval.

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Home Improvement Projects: DIY or Pro

If you have a home improvement project, should you do it yourself (DIY) or hire a pro?

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Are You Ready to Purchase a Home?

Buying a home is typically the biggest purchase you will make. Know the process so it seems less scary.

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Protect Yourself from Trigger Leads

Trigger Leads are a marketing tool that mortgage lenders, insurance companies, and credit card providers use to identify potential customers.