Homebuyer resources
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Guides, tools and plain-English answers from the Iowa Mortgage Solutions loan team.
Guides
Read before you buy
7 minute read · By Mike Steger
Buying a House: The Initial Costs, Explained
What you will pay before you get the keys: the down payment, closing costs of 2% to 5% of the price, prepaids, and the programs that help cover them.
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6 minute read · By Mike Steger
Getting Approved for a Mortgage in Iowa
Why shopping lenders matters, how a broker protects your credit score, and the financing options most Iowa buyers never hear about.
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