A Complete Overview Of The Home Buying Process

We know that buying a house can be daunting. Many of our clients come to us with little to no knowledge of the home buying process. For that reason, we’re going to lay it out step by step for you. 

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Six Common Issues That Can Delay a Closing

If you’ve ever bought a home, you probably know there are many issues that can delay a closing. And if you haven’t bought a home, we’re here to tell you the most common issues that can delay a closing – so you can try to avoid them.

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Team of mortgage professionals from Mortgage Specialists in an outdoor setting, emphasizing the importance of local lenders for pre-approval.

Discover why a local mortgage lender like Mortgage Specialists is your best choice for pre-approval in Omaha. Get personalized service and expert guidance.

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Piggy bank being filled with coins, emphasizing refinancing options to eliminate private mortgage insurance, with Mortgage Specialists branding.

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) can be a costly addition to your monthly mortgage payments, especially if you didn’t put 20% down when purchasing your home. But did you know you

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Couple entering a home with a tax return guide title, emphasizing home buying in Omaha, Mortgage Specialists branding in the corner.

Tax season is here, and for many, that refund check offers a golden opportunity to achieve major financial goals. If you’re considering buying a home in Omaha, Nebraska, your tax

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Blue house model with a percentage symbol in front of stacks of coins, illustrating recasting a mortgage loan, associated with Mortgage Specialists.

Have you ever heard of recasting a mortgage loan? We’re assuming not. It’s a little-known tool that allows you to lower your monthly mortgage payment without having to refinance. Sounds great, right?

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Calculator and pen on mortgage documents with a small house model, featuring the text "Can I Borrow More Than the House Is Worth?" and Mortgage Specialists logo.

"Can I borrow more than the house is worth?" "If I’m pre-approved for up to a $200,000 loan and the house I want to purchase is only $150,000, can I get a loan for $200,000 and use the remaining $50,000 for remodeling?"

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Hand holding a house-shaped keychain, symbolizing mortgage loans at every stage of life, with a blurred residential background and Mortgage Specialists branding.

Here at Mortgage Specialists, we help homebuyers secure mortgage loans at every stage of their life. Whether you’re a first-time buyer with no experience in the mortgage process or a

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Couple discussing first-time homebuyer questions with a mortgage advisor, featuring text "Five Most Common Questions First-Time Homebuyers Have" and Mortgage Specialists logo.

Buying your first home can be a very stressful time as it is likely the largest decision you have made in your life. In our experience, the following questions are some of the most commonly asked by first-time homebuyers.

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Documents needed to apply for a mortgage, hands exchanging paperwork, calculator and additional documents visible, Mortgage Specialists branding.

Nearly everyone that comes to us comments on the amount of documents needed for a mortgage or refinance they have to provide us with. We know, it is a lot. But, in order to apply for a mortgage or refinance, we need specific documents.

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