Avoid the headaches, the second-guessing, and the “what ifs.” Here’s what real people wish they knew before signing the dotted line-and how you can learn from their experiences. 1. “I Wish I Shopped Around for My Loan”Too many buyers stick with the first lender their agent recommends or the bank they’ve used since college. What…

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Infographic showing mortgage options with no down payment

Affordable Mortgage Options from BrightSide Lending Dreaming of buying a home but worried about the down payment? You’re not alone—and better yet, you have options. At BrightSide Lending, we help Michigan homebuyers get approved for low down payment mortgages, no money down home loans, and down payment assistance programs that make homeownership more affordable than…

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A game of choices… with financial consequences (but also fun) Remember playing “Would You Rather” as a kid?You know — “Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized duck?”Well, we’re putting a grown-up twist on it… mortgage style. Whether you’re buying your first home, refinancing, or just nosy about how others roll with…

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