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Mortgages 101: A Beginner’s Guide

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make with your money. But not everyone has the money to pay for a house in full at once. This is where a mortgage comes into play. Implemented after The Great Depression to help stimulate the economy, mortgages help just about anyone increase their wealth. Before mortgages, a buyer had to provide a 50% down payment with the remaining loan from the seller. Now, banks and other lenders ask for a cool 20% down payment and charge interest on your remaining balance. But what makes up a mortgage? Here’s everything you need to know about mortgages, mortgage rates, and what’s considered for you to get one.

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