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These guides cover the questions Downriver buyers and homeowners ask us most: how to buy your first home here, whether FHA or conventional fits better, how much house you can afford, what Michigan down payment assistance does, when refinancing pays off, and how to prepare your credit.

Buying · 8 min read

The First-Time Home Buyer's Guide to Downriver Michigan

A step-by-step guide to buying your first home in Wyandotte, Southgate, Taylor and the rest of Downriver, from pre-approval to closing day.

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Loan Programs · 6 min read

FHA vs Conventional: Which Loan Fits Your Situation?

A plain-English comparison of FHA and conventional loans covering credit, down payment, mortgage insurance and property condition.

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Planning · 7 min read

How Much House Can I Afford in Downriver?

How lenders calculate affordability, what Michigan property taxes do to your payment, and how to set a budget you can live with.

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Assistance · 6 min read

Michigan Down Payment Assistance and MSHDA: An Overview

What MSHDA down payment assistance is, who tends to qualify, and how Downriver buyers combine it with an FHA or conventional loan.

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Refinance · 6 min read

When Does Refinancing Actually Make Sense?

How to run the break-even math on a refinance, and the four situations where refinancing usually pays off.

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Credit · 5 min read

Credit Score Tips Before You Apply for a Mortgage

Practical steps that can improve your credit profile before a mortgage application, and the common mistakes that hurt it.

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