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Is a HELOC a good financial choice?

 A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is an easy way to borrow money using your home’s value as collateral. Let’s look into how a HELOC works and whether this option is right for you. How Much Can You Borrow with a HELOC? The first step in deciding if a HELOC is right for you …

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A Message About Forbearance From Benchmark’s Founding Partner

Stewart Hunter, Benchmark Founding Partner, shares his personal advice for you if you are considering mortgage forbearance. From the risks of forbearance to alternative solutions, Benchmark Mortgage is dedicated to helping you gets serious about how today’s decision can affect your future.

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Can I Still Get A VA Loan With Bad Credit?

Unfortunately, it depends on the situation and reasons, so there is no simple answer for bad credit. A few potential reasons could be that you have experienced a divorce which led to a bankruptcy, mismanaged your finances, experienced job loss, or any other financial hazards. Your credit is calculated from many moving parts. The good …

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