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Why Was My Mortgage Sold?

If you received a letter stating that Freddie Mac purchased your mortgage, you should not be alarmed and do not need to take action.

4 Benefits of Owning a Home

Homeownership builds a sense of pride and accomplishment and is an important step toward achieving long-term financial stability.

Is There a Faster Way to Be Mortgage-Free?

By making a few changes to your monthly mortgage payments, or refinancing your loan, you may be able to pay off your mortgage early.

The Homeowner's Guide to Home Maintenance

Timely maintenance and repairs help protect your home, provide your family with greater comfort and even enhance your home's value.

Understanding Forbearance and Knowing Your Options

Learn more about how forbearance can help if you are struggling to make mortgage payments.

How Selling with Equity Can Help You Avoid Foreclosure

If you are in danger of foreclosure, you may be able to leverage your home equity to pay off your debt.

Disaster Relief and Mortgage Assistance FAQ

Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about disaster relief and mortgage assistance programs.

How to Spot Moving Fraud and What to Do if You’re a Victim

Don’t let fraud spoil your move. Learn what moving fraud is, best practices to avoid it and resources to report it.

11 Tips for Working with Contractors on a Home Renovation

Follow these suggestions to help make sure renovation projects that require the professional help of a contractor go smoothly.

How to Manage Your ADU as a Rental Unit

Renting out your ADU can be valuable source of income. Take a closer look at what you should know about managing and maintaining a rental unit.

What You Should Know About Mortgage Assumptions

Learn more about how mortgage assumptions can help if you need to change ownership of a property.

Avoiding Fraud: What Is Call Spoofing?

Learn how to protect you and your family from call spoofing scams.

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