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An All-Star Trip for the Books! – Homebridge 2020 All-Star Recap

Mar 20 2020

Homebridge

Each year Homebridge recognizes our incredible associates with an enchanting incentive trip for top producing Mortgage Loan Originators. This year our team spent time together in Cancun, Mexico on an All-Star trip of... »
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Now Boarding Our 2019 Homebridge All Stars!

Mar 6 2020

Homebridge

2019 was a year of unparalleled growth and record-breaking volume which in turn, produced the largest number of All-Star qualifiers ever at Homebridge Financial Services. Our tremendous success in 2019 was made possible by... »
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How to Qualify for a Mortgage as a Self-Employed Professional

Jun 18 2019

Ben Chapman

As a self-employed business owner, you have a lot on your plate. While running a business and tending to your daily responsibilities, starting the home process might feel daunting. You may have even... »
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How to Use and Build Equity in Your Home

Jun 18 2019

Ben Chapman

If you’re like most Americans, your home will be a major source of your net worth. As you continue to pay your mortgage, you will build equity in your home, which allows for... »
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Homebridge Financial Services, Inc. Acquires Majority of HomeStreet Bank’s Stand-Alone Home Loan Centers

Jun 5 2019

Homebridge

In a move guaranteed to increase Homebridge Financial Services, Inc.’s robust mortgage lending services, Homebridge has acquired the assets of a majority of HomeStreet Bank’s stand-alone home loan centers. HomeStreet Bank is a... »
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Homebridge MLOs Recognized as Top Originators by Scotsman Guide

May 8 2019

Homebridge

Eighteen of our Homebridge Mortgage Loan Originators were honored by Scotsman Guide as the top-producing mortgage associates in the country. The Scotsman Guide’s yearly ranking assesses more than 4,500 mortgage professionals around the... »
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Is now the right time to refinance my home loan?

May 2 2019

Ben Chapman

As of June 2021, interest rates are still at record lows. This means it’s a great time to buy a home, or in some cases, refinance. Refinancing is not only used to get... »
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Should You Use Your 401(k) to Help Purchase a Home?

May 2 2019

Ben Chapman

You may be in the process of looking for a home or you may have already gotten pre-approved. You’ve been saving for months or even years and your down payment is still short.... »
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Should I Use a Renovation Loan to Improve, Buy, or Sell My Home?

May 2 2019

Ben Chapman

You’ve decided you want to renovate your home, or maybe you have your eye set on a home that needs a little work. Great! As the biggest renovation lender in the United States,... »
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Fantasy or Reality? Setting Reasonable Expectations for Buying Your First Home

Mar 29 2019

Ben Chapman

Dreaming of owning a home is great but setting realistic expectations can help make the process that much easier. A lot happens from the day you decide to buy a new home to... »
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How Pre-approval Can Help You Secure Your Ideal Home

Mar 29 2019

Ben Chapman

In a competitive homebuying market, sellers want to sell their homes quickly to someone who will be able to buy it with no issues. A pre-approval letter is an official document explaining the... »
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The Difference Between Pre-qualification and Pre-approval

Mar 29 2019

Ben Chapman

The terms “pre-approval” and “pre-qualification” have likely come up while doing your research as a homebuyer. Understanding the differences between the two well set you up for success down your path to homeownership. Pre-qualification:... »
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Can I Afford to Buy a New Home?

Mar 29 2019

Ben Chapman

You’ve always dreamt of owning your own home. You’ve thought about it, imagined it, and now you’re seriously considering it. At this point, you may have started to research homebuying and there’s a... »
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What is a Mortgage? Why Do I Need One?

Mar 29 2019

Ben Chapman

As a first-time homebuyer, you may find yourself overwhelmed by all the things you need to know when buying a home. That’s where Homebridge comes in. We’re on a mission to make the homebuying... »
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Welcome to Homebuying 101: Beginning Your New Adventure

Mar 29 2019

Ben Chapman

Each year, thousands of people make the decision to purchase their first home. What often is seen as a daunting, complex process, is one your Homebridge team excels in. You see, we help... »
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Over 30 Homebridge MLO’s Named Mortgage Executive Top Mortgage Originators in the USA

Mar 4 2019

Homebridge

Homebridge is honored to announce that 2018 saw 30 of our Loan Officers named to Mortgage Executive’s Top Mortgage Originators in America. This distinction was based on the number of loans closed and volume. We... »
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Extraordinary Closing Costs for Extraordinary People With Homes For Heroes

Jun 30 2017

Jamie

HomeBridge Financial Services and The Jamie Zeitz Team’s mission is to provide extraordinary savings to heroes who provide extraordinary services to our nation and our communities every day! Homes for Heroes, Inc. is the largest... »
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How Can I Afford To Pay For The Repairs And Upgrades To The Home I’m Buying?

Jun 8 2017

Jamie

A recent success story from Jennifer C. a new raving fan of The Jamie Zeitz Team at HomeBridge Financial Services! Jennifer, a new home buyer, started her search in a challenging inventory market and wondered... »
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Don’t Let Colder Temps Cause Your Home Ownership Dreams To Hibernate

Oct 12 2016

Homebridge

Historically, summer is the time when most people are looking to buy and sell real estate. As you may have heard, there was an unexpected and significant drop in rates this summer, which was... »
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Five Money Saving Tips for Future Home Buyers

Sep 30 2016

Homebridge

Many potential buyers are shocked to find out that they actually will save money by purchasing a home versus renting one from someone else. In addition to building equity, there are multiple tax... »
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Don’t Believe The Hype! Five Things Jeff Goldblum And Apartments.com Aren’t Telling You

Jul 15 2016

Homebridge

As an actor, we appreciate a lot of what Jeff Goldblum has done in his career. But as a spokesperson, well… both he and Apartments.com have a very one-sided way of looking at... »
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5 Reasons Your Real Estate Agent Wants You To Be Pre-Approved

Jun 8 2016

Candy

When you call your agent for the first time to ask about a home you’re interested in, they’ll probably ask you several questions to get to know you better. The most important question... »
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Why First Time Buyers Often Choose Condos

Jan 14 2016

Homebridge

For many first time buyers, purchasing a condo instead of a house can be the way to go. Condominiums and townhouses can offer many of the same benefits as a home ownership does,... »
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Do VA loans require zero down payment?

Dec 21 2015

Dan

Do VA Loans require zero down payment? Yes, they certainly can be. As a matter of fact, if performed correctly, an eligible veteran can put nothing down and have ALL of his/her closing costs... »
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How to Qualify for a VA Home Loan

Nov 6 2015

Dan

How does one qualify for a VA loan/mortgage? Very simply put, pretty much just like any other mortgage, with several advantages in the borrower's favor versus conventional mortgages. First of all, the VA DOES... »
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VA Loan – Am I Eligible?

Oct 28 2015

Dan

Do I qualify for a VA Loan and am I VA loan eligible are two very different questions. Qualifying for a VA loan, like any mortgage, requires certain credit scores, income, and debt... »
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Most Common VA Loan Questions and Myths

Oct 28 2015

Dan

We've compiled a list of some of the most common VA questions and myths that we encounter on a daily bases while helping hundreds of veterans. In this series, we will strive to... »
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2015 FHA 203(k) Enhancements

Oct 9 2015

Steven Marshall

I recently read an article that portrayed the 1970s as an age of pivotal change. Novelist Tom Wolf even named the 1970s the “Me Decade.” During this time FHA/HUD rolled out a new... »
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