Category Archives: homebuying

Low Down Payment Mortgages That Allow You To Buy A Home Much Sooner

If you’re like most first-time home buyers, when it comes to finding a home loan, one obstacle tends to get in your way more than most. We’re talking about down payments. High down payment requirements can serve as the first … Continue reading

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How The Housing Market In Chicago Is Starting To Favor Buyers In 2019

The housing market in Chicago is growing increasingly intriguing in 2019. There are a number of real estate trends that are shaping the market today. The prices of houses in Chicago have gone up only slightly in the past year … Continue reading

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Kiki Calumet Honored As A Market Leader in Forbes

Forbes magazine is in the business of making lists of the best of everything that the market has to offer including, incidentally, mortgage brokers. This year, the company (in conjunction with Five Star Professional) recognized our very own Kiki Calumet … Continue reading

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2019 Best Mortgage Companies to Work For

Rated #1 for companies with less than 99 employees and #4 overall. A & N Mortgage Services Inc. has been named one of 2019’s Best Mortgage Companies to Work for. This program was created by National Mortgage News and Best Companies … Continue reading

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Should You Refinance Or Get A Home Equity Line Of Credit?

  If you are looking to make some improvements to your home, but you don’t want to dip into your personal savings, there are some options for you to consider. You might want to consider refinancing your mortgage or taking … Continue reading

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Buying a Home? Holiday Savings Tips from Your Chicago Mortgage Broker

If you’re saving up for that big down payment on your first home, you know how tough it can be to trim your expenses and stick to your budget. While scrimping and saving are rough-going all year round, it’s particularly … Continue reading

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14 Mortgage Blunders Home Buyers Make

Mortgages are complicated financial products, especially for folks with little experience in borrowing or dealing with banks. As a result, home buyers often make big mistakes that end up costing them big money over the life of their mortgage. To … Continue reading

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Why Mortgage Rates Go Up or Down

  When you look at the current mortgage rates, you will see a range of different interest rates from different lenders and banks. If you keep looking at those rates over a length of time, you might notice that, despite … Continue reading

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Own vs Rent: How Much Home Can You Purchase For $1000/$1500/$2000 a Month?

  There is a common misconception that renting is cheaper than buying, which is why so many people, particularly younger, choose to rent rather than buying. However, the statistics show that on average, the monthly payment that people tend to … Continue reading

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What to Expect During the Home Loan Process

  So you’ve decided that you are sick and tired of renting and now is the perfect time to buy a home, the only problem is that you don’t have the money to buy it outright. Don’t worry, in today’s … Continue reading

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