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At Arete Mortgage, Jeanne and her staff know you want to be a homeowner.
In order to do that, you need a home loan.
Problem is, you don’t know how much house you can afford which may make you feel apprehensive about buying in general.
We believe all home buyers deserve to live in a home they can afford.
We understand people are seldom taught how to buy a home and sometimes there are obstacles like credit score, savings, and debt that get in the way.
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Jul
16
2025
16
2025
Game-Changer: Credit Scores Just Got Rewritten
If you’re considering buying a home, your credit score plays a key role in qualifying for a mortgage—and even determines your interest rate. Recently, a big change was announced by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) that could affect how lenders evaluate...
If you’re considering buying a home, your credit score plays a key role in qualifying for a mortgage—and even determines your interest rate. Recently, a big change was announced by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) that could affect how lenders evaluate...
Jul
08
2025
08
2025
Should You Buy a Home Before Your Divorce is Final? Here’s What to Know
Life doesn’t always follow a neat timeline. If you’re going through a divorce, you might be eager to start fresh in a new place. But buying a house before your divorce is finalized can come with serious complications—both financial and legal. Before you make any...
Life doesn’t always follow a neat timeline. If you’re going through a divorce, you might be eager to start fresh in a new place. But buying a house before your divorce is finalized can come with serious complications—both financial and legal. Before you make any...
Jun
25
2025
25
2025
Why Homeownership Is Still Worth It—Even Beyond the Finances
In today’s market, many buyers are asking: “Is homeownership still worth it?” With rising costs and economic uncertainty, it’s a fair question. But let’s pause for a moment—because homeownership has never been just about the money. In fact,...
In today’s market, many buyers are asking: “Is homeownership still worth it?” With rising costs and economic uncertainty, it’s a fair question. But let’s pause for a moment—because homeownership has never been just about the money. In fact,...
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Jun
20
2025
20
2025
Mortgage Rates Aren’t Just About the Fed — Here’s What You Really Need to Know
When it comes to mortgage rates, most people assume they rise or fall based on whatever the Federal Reserve is doing. But here’s the truth: the Fed doesn’t directly set mortgage rates—and relying on headlines or social media to “time the market” could...
When it comes to mortgage rates, most people assume they rise or fall based on whatever the Federal Reserve is doing. But here’s the truth: the Fed doesn’t directly set mortgage rates—and relying on headlines or social media to “time the market” could...