| Mortgage Bankers Association of America Consumer Information |
| The Mortgage Bankers Association of America is the preeminent association representing the real estate finance industry. Their consumer information site contains several tools and guides to aid in purchasing or refinancing a home. |
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| Federal Reserve Board Consumer Information |
| The Federal Reserve Board maintains a web page with consumer information, including a section on home mortgages. The section covers topics such as finding the best mortgage and understanding ARMs. |
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| Homebuyer Education by Freddie Mac |
| Freddie Mac is a publicly held corporation chartered by Congress to increase the supply of funds that mortgage lenders, such as commercial banks, mortgage bankers, savings institutions and credit unions, can make available to homebuyers and multifamily investors. This Freddie Mac site offers a step-by-step tutorial on the home buying decision process and the mortgage application process. |
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| Fannie Mae |
| A blank mortgage application form that you can print. |
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| National Association of Mortgage Brokers |
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| Home value estimates |
| This site will allow homeowners/ buyers to get an estimate of how much the home in question is valued at according to recent sales in the neighborhood. It includes details on the style and Great for gauging affordability and market stability of the area of desire. No value may come back if there has not been any sales activity in the past 12 months. |
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