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New Year, New House?

As we step into 2025, many people are setting new goals and resolutions for the year ahead. That might include the exciting step of buying a new home! Whether the holidays have highlighted a need for more space to accommodate a growing family, or downsizing feels like the right move, the start of a new…

2024 Year In Review

Throughout 2024, our blog has explored a wide range of helpful topics and insights. To make things easier, we’ve rounded up some of the most valuable tips, advice, and highlights from the past year—all in one place! These timeless takeaways are just as relevant as we step into the new year. Here are some key…

Thankful to be RMN!

As we enter the season of gratitude, we are reflecting on all the people and programs that help us make the home loan process as smooth as possible—for our customers, Realtor partners, and team members alike.  Each day, we’re thankful for the unique qualities that make RMN shine, and for everyone who makes it possible…

Importance Of Choosing the Right Lender

A Realtor Partner of ours recently told us, “You are the only ones who are thorough enough to gather all of the facts before making promises.” That really stuck with us!  We pride ourselves on our thorough pre-approvals, loan options, in-house underwriting, and shorter closing times, (we go into a little more detail about all…

The NAR Law Went Into Effect This Month: What You Need to Know

As of August 17th, 2024, a significant change has taken effect in the real estate industry – particularly in how compensation for the buyer’s agent is disclosed. The new NAR Law has altered the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), which no longer displays whether a seller is offering compensation to a buyer’s agent. This change raises…

Hurdles to Home Ownership

The Olympics are right around the corner…and we can’t wait to tune in! We figured we could stay on theme by discussing frequent “hurdles” to home ownership that those who want to buy have to get over before they can purchase a home. Luckily, we help people all the time get over these hurdles!  So,…

Working With RMN is Like a Breath of Fresh Air

Breathe deep and relax! It’s not just the late spring/early summer air that has you feeling relaxed about the home-buying process—that’s the feeling of relief you get when you work with RMN for your home loan. We take pride in the fact that working with us is a different experience than you may get with…

How Accurate are FICO Credit Scores?

The credit scoring industry is a billion-dollar industry, maybe more! You might wonder if a credit score is even necessary and what they are used for. They are important to have and to build, especially when you are looking to buy a home! A credit score is used by lenders to help determine the level…

How Do You Get a Mortgage?

If you’re ready to take the exciting step of becoming a homeowner, we’re here to help. Navigating the process of purchasing a home can feel overwhelming at first, but with the right information and guidance, you can make informed decisions every step of the way. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade to…

It’s Not an FHA Problem

We’ve been getting a lot of questions about the FHA loan program lately, which we LOVE because it really is a wonderful program. People are looking for the best loan programs that will save them the most money and be the “smartest” choice long-term. We get it! In today’s economy, every little bit does count,…