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INFORMATION AND RESOURCES
eBooks for Download
FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER
A comprehensive guidebook with information about income, credit, down payments, and more. Essential reading for new buyers
CHOOSING THE RIGHT MORTGAGE
A guide to help walk you through all the most common loan types so you can make an informed decision
AM I FINANCIALLY READY
A quiz to help determine if you’re ready to make the leap
RENOVATION FINANCING HANDBOOK
Renovation financing basics including qualifying renovation returns and how funds are dispersed.
GUIDE TO VA LOANS
Information about eligibility, costs, process, and more for buyers using their VA loan benefit
UNDERSTANDING CREDIT
What drives a credit score, how to improve your credit, and easy ways to keep on track
PERSONAL GOAL SETTING WORKBOOK
Our personal goal setting workbook can guide you to create goals and plan, track and achieve them! Increase motivation, organization and performance.
BUDGETING WORKBOOK
Interactive worksheets to help you create a budget, financial goals, and debt payoff strategies to stay on track
COMPLETE GUIDE TO REALTOR BUSINESS PLANNING
An interactive eBook with worksheets and goal setting materials to help you plan and grow your business
CONSTRUCTION 101
Download our eBook to learn the ins and outs of preparing for and obtaining Construction Loans and much more!
eBooks for Download
A quick and easy roadmap of the loan process to help you stay on track
A comprehensive guidebook with information about income, credit, down payments, and more. Essential reading for new buyers
A guide to help walk you through all the most common loan types so you can make an informed decision
A quiz to help determine if you’re ready to make the leap
Renovation financing basics including qualifying renovation returns and how funds are dispersed.
Information about eligibility, costs, process, and more for buyers using their VA loan benefit
What drives a credit score, how to improve your credit, and easy ways to keep on track
PERSONAL GOAL SETTING WORKBOOK
Our personal goal setting workbook can guide you to create goals and plan, track and achieve them! Increase motivation, organization and performance.
Interactive worksheets to help you create a budget, financial goals, and debt payoff strategies to stay on track
COMPLETE GUIDE TO REALTOR BUSINESS PLANNING
An interactive eBook with worksheets and goal setting materials to help you plan and grow your business
Download our eBook to learn the ins and outs of preparing for and obtaining Construction Loans and much more!
Checklists
FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER
A step-by-step checklist of how to prepare to buy your first home
CREDIT REPAIR CHECKLIST
An easy checklist to guide you in getting a copy of your credit report and fixing problems, as well as tips to improve your score
PREPARING FOR HOME OWNERSHIP
A step-by-step checklist to keep you on track while preparing for your homeownership adventure
DOCUMENTS REQUESTED
A list of the most common documents needed when applying for a home loan
MOVING CHECKLIST
A countdown checklist to keep track of all the details for your move to your new home
RENOVATION CHECKLIST
Our complimentary checklist will walk you through first steps, the documents and information you need to get your financing in place, and finishing up your project.
CONSTRUCTION CHECKLIST PACK
Checklists for model homes, documents needed and budgeting for construction costs
Checklists
A step-by-step checklist of how to prepare to buy your first home
An easy checklist to guide you in getting a copy of your credit report and fixing problems, as well as tips to improve your score
A step-by-step checklist to keep you on track while preparing for your homeownership adventure
A list of the most common documents needed when applying for a home loan
A countdown checklist to keep track of all the details for your move to your new home
Our complimentary checklist will walk you through first steps, the documents and information you need to get your financing in place, and finishing up your project.
Checklists for model homes, documents needed and budgeting for construction costs
Keep track of all the details during your home search
Infographics
Effect of Interest Rate on Payment
A graphic explaining how payment is affected by interest rate
Grants vs Gifts vs Down Payment
An overview of the different ways to gather a down payment
What Drives Rates Infographic
An overview of what drives the mortgage market and what makes rates rise and fall
Effect of Loan Amount on Payment
An examination of how the loan amount affects your loan payment
Strategies To Save
An easy-to-understand graphic with strategies to save a down payment
The FICO Formula
Credit is one of the biggest drivers in the ability to qualify for a home loan. This infographic explains how a FICO score is determined
Benefits of Using Local Professional
Learn why using a professional who knows your market is so important
Remodeling Returns
Add personal value to your home while improving its financial return
Infographics
Effect of Interest Rate on Payment
A graphic explaining how payment is affected by interest rate
Grants vs Gifts vs Down Payment
An overview of the different ways to gather a down payment
What Drives Rates Infographic
An overview of what drives the mortgage market and what makes rates rise and fall
Effect of Loan Amount on Payment
An examination of how the loan amount affects your loan payment
Strategies To Save
An easy-to-understand graphic with strategies to save a down payment
The FICO Formula
Credit is one of the biggest drivers in the ability to qualify for a home loan. This infographic explains how a FICO score is determined
Benefits of Using Local Professional
Learn why using a professional who knows your market is so important
Remodeling Returns
Add personal value to your home while improving its financial return
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