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Featured · August 2026

Beyond the Rate

A higher interest rate may not tell the whole story. See how payment differences and home appreciation can work together—and why the bigger financial picture matters when evaluating the timing of a purchase.

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April 23, 2026Agents · Programs

New Programs, Smart Positioning, More Closings

Fresh financing solutions and practical ways to position them in real buyer conversations.

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April 2, 2026Events · Resources

CE Classes + New Buyer Resource

Professional education opportunities plus a new resource designed to make the buying process clearer.

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February 24, 2026Loan programs

Exclusive Financing for Medical Professionals

A closer look at financing designed around the needs and career paths of qualified medical professionals.

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February 16, 2026Georgia buyers

Your Buyer Advantage This Year: GA Dream

How eligible Georgia buyers may use down payment assistance to make homeownership more accessible.

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October 13, 2025100% financing

Make More Deals Happen with 100% Financing

Options that may help qualified buyers address one of homeownership’s biggest hurdles: the down payment.

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September 15, 2025Market strategy

Stronger Programs for a Faster-Moving Market

Unique lending tools designed to create more possibilities in a competitive and changing market.

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July 28, 2025Buying power

Increase Your Clients’ Buying Power

Financing ideas and a Mortgages & Merlot conversation focused on helping more buyers move forward.

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July 14, 2025Down payment help

New 105% Down Payment Assistance Program

Program highlights and a market update for buyers and professionals looking for creative solutions.

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July 2, 2025Homeownership

Celebrate Freedom & Homeownership

Homeownership insights and ready-to-share social media resources for the Fourth of July.

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June 27, 2025Conventional

101% Conventional Financing

A conventional financing option that may help qualified buyers cover more of the upfront cost.

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August 6, 2020Buyer education

Best Practices While Shopping for a Home

Simple ways to protect your pre-approval and avoid financial changes that could disrupt closing.

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August 5, 2020First-time buyers

Unlocking Homeownership

Low- and no-down-payment possibilities for first-time buyers who may be closer than they think.

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August 4, 2020Pre-approval

Pre-Approval vs. Pre-Qualification

What the terms mean, why the difference matters and which one gives buyers a stronger starting point.

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August 3, 2020Getting started

The Most Important First Step in Your Home Search

Why a clear financing plan should come before falling in love with a home online.

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