The Mortgage Journey

From planning to closing: The ins and outs of applying for a home loan.

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The mortgage journey is often an exciting time for new homebuyers, but it can also be very busy, and at times stressful; Many moving pieces of a very complicated process need to all come together during a relatively short time frame. Our goal at Morty is to simplify the process and make sure you can be as prepared as possible for everything that could come your way.

Whether you are just planning to buy a home, actively shopping with realtors, making an offer, or in contract for closing, Morty can help you every step of the way. if you’d like to learn more about the mortgage and home buying process, check out these articles below.

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Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes Step-by-step guide of what happens to secure your mortgage. The mortgage process can feel daunting, but we are here to help simplify it and teach you about what happens at each stage…

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The Mortgage Timeline

The Mortgage Timeline What to expect at each step of the process and how much time to give yourself. Table of ContentsPlanningPre-Approval & Shopping for your HomeMaking your OfferIn ContractSelecting your MortgageApplicationInitial DisclosuresUnderwritingAppraisal, Title, HOIClosing…

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Intro to HomeReady

Intro to HomeReady The basics of a Fannie Mae’s HomeReady Mortgage HomeReady Mortgage is a Fannie Mae product that offers a lower down payment minimum. It is designed as a more accessible option for homebuyers…

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