What to Expect at Your Closing
Once you’ve submitted a bid on a home – and had it accepted! – the hardest part of buying your new home is done. The process will take just a few weeks and we will help! But what does that mean? Your home closing is a meeting that takes place once all negotiations, paperwork, and…
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Buying a Rural Home? Consider a USDA Rural Development Loan!
The USDA Rural Development program is one of our most asked-about loan programs. With eligible towns in all 99 counties in Iowa, it’s not hard to see why! Learn more about the many benefits of a Rural Development loan. USDA Rural Development Requirements USDA Rural Development loans are available to buyers looking to purchase a home in…
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Discover the Home Ready Program
Did you know there is a conventional fixed rate loan that requires only 3% down? Learn more about this loan program that can be used for condos, single family homes and zero lot lines. Interested in learning more about the home loan programs available? Work with us to get the best home loan program for…
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6 Great Benefits of the VA Loan Program
Have you been discouraged from pursuing the VA loan program? Unfortunately, many lenders don’t encourage the VA loan program for eligible veterans and active-duty military, even though it is almost always the best loan option. Discover why lenders discourage VA loans, the benefits of the VA loan program, and why we always encourage them! Why…
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Who Is Residential Mortgage Network?
Learn more about the Corridor’s only independent mortgage bank! Mortgage Banks like RMN are the primary outlet for loan programs like rural development and VA, which can save borrowers thousands of dollars. Interested in working with an independent mortgage bank for your home loan? Work with us to get the best home loan program for…
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Working with a Realtor vs FSBO
In the DIY world we live in, more and more people are opting for FSBO (For Sale By Owner). Many people believe that they can save money by not using a Realtor, however that may not be the case! Discover the benefits of working with a Realtor vs FSBO when selling and buying a home.…
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Benefits of an Independent Mortgage Bank
The following article from National Mortgage News illustrates how Independent Mortgage Banks, like RMN, are the primary outlet for loan programs like rural development and VA loans, which can save credit worthy borrowers thousands of dollars compared to the alternative of an adjustable rate mortgage offered by a traditional bank. Read on to see why it’s important…
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Financing a Condo with RMN
Financing for a condo is different than financing for a single family home or a zero lot line. For example, some lenders will only offer an adjustable rate mortgage if you’re purchasing a condominium – which could cost you more in the long run! Discover why RMN believes in offering fixed rate mortgage for condo purchases. Fixed…
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VA Loan v. Conventional Loan Programs for Veterans
There’s some confusing information out there about the VA loan program. If I’m an eligible veteran, should I finance my home purchase with a VA loan? Is a Conventional mortgage a better deal for me? Does a VA loan have higher costs? Spoiler alert: the VA loan program is virtually always the best option for anyone eligible…
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Financing a Condo
Financing a condo is not the same as financing a house. Learn more about how the two differ and how you can close on your condo faster!
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