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VA Loan Common Myths

With Memorial Day coming up, we want to take a second to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans while also recognizing the wonderful benefits available to them—like the VA loan program. We’re proud to support our service members and their families by providing accurate information and unmatched service, including in-house underwriting that…

Spring Clean Your Finances: Get Ready to Buy a Home This Season

Spring is in the air, which means it’s time for spring cleaning—but we’re not just talking about tidying up your home. April is Financial Literacy Month, so it could be a sign to take a fresh look at your finances and get everything in order before entering the spring or summer home buying market. If…

Appraisal vs. Home Inspection: What’s the Difference?

If you’re planning to buy a home, you’ve probably heard the terms appraisal and home inspection—but did you know they serve completely different purposes? Understanding the difference between the two can help you feel more confident as you navigate the homebuying process. Plus, in some cases, you may even qualify for an appraisal waiver, saving…

We Are Here to CLOSE Loans, Not DENY Them

Let’s address a common misconception about the home loan process. Many people believe it’s rigged, and that lenders and underwriters intentionally complicate the process, approving only those with perfect credit, minimal debt, or high incomes. This couldn’t be further from the truth (for us).  At RMN, our mission is to help people achieve homeownership. We’re…

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,…