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Homeownership is a major decision. Our comprehensive Knoledge base is a great resource for home buyers. Learn about the mortgage process and the homebuying journey.

Mortgage Calculators

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Use our mortgage calculator to estimate your monthly mortgage payment. Input a different home price, down payment, loan term and interest rate to see your monthly payments.

Mortgage Basics

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Mortgage financing can seem confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. There are a few key mortgage basics to understand, and the more you know, the more prepared you’ll be.

Industry Whitepapers

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Be the first one to hear about industry trends and news. Challenges and solutions, Industry-specific tools, and opinion pieces on the most relevant mortgage industry topics.

Mortgage Dictionary

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First Alliance Home Mortgage dictionary defines important terms around mortgages, refinances, home equity, and more! Learn more about homebuying and homeownership here.

Blog

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Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, real estate investor or looking to refinance your home, the APM blog has articles, tips, and helpful advice about the home buying process.

FAQS

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Get allyour mortgage loan questions answered with our mortgage and refiance FAQs. Learn more about prequalifying, applying, rates and terms, and more.

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Committed to making the process of securing a home loan as easy as possible for you. We have developed the mobile app as a tool to simplify the home buying and lending process.

Recent Posts and Articles

Sam Khalil

What You Need to Know About Reverse Mortgages

As you approach retirement, you may be looking for ways to supplement your income. One option you may have heard of is a reverse mortgage. But what exactly is a reverse mortgage, and how does it work? A reverse mortgage is a loan that allows homeowners who are at least 62 years of age to convert part of the equity in their homes into cash. Unlike a traditional mortgage, a reverse mortgage does not require the borrower to make payments. Instead, the loan is repaid when the borrower sells the home, moves out, or passes away.y.

Sam Khalil

What Are 203k Loans and How Do They Work?

203k loans, also known as FHA 203k loans, are a type of home renovation loan that can help borrowers finance the purchase of a home and the cost of renovations in one loan. These loans are backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and are designed to help homebuyers and homeowners who want to make significant repairs or renovations to their homes.

Sam Khalil

FHA Announces Lower Mortgage Insurance Premiums Saving Homebuyers an Average of $800 per Year

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will reduce its annual mortgage insurance premium from 0.85% to 0.55% for most new borrowers, resulting in an average annual saving of $800 for homeowners. The reduction will take effect on March 20.