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Delivering a ‘wonderful’ mortgage experience

We’ve been serving the Seattle area with quality and honest service for more than 20 years. Our seasoned and experienced loan officers are the difference makers. They are the ones who work with you to find solutions to your mortgage needs. Our financial strength, products,…

sibylSeptember 4, 2018

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5 common questions about home loans

Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases someone will likely make in their lives. Owning a home is part of the American dream and a place where families can create memories. Many home buyers are unaware of the details of the home loan…

sibylAugust 31, 2018

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5 misconceptions about VA Loans

VA Loans are a great way for Veterans in the Seattle region to purchase a home. These loans are backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and offer no money down financing on purchase or refinance loans to active duty military members and military…

sibylJuly 18, 2018

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Weighing the benefits of owning v. renting

For some, it’s not a matter of whether to rent or own. Some people simply believe that they must rent because buying isn’t an option for them. However, the dream of homeownership is possible for almost anyone, young and/or those with low income. There are…

sibylJune 20, 2018

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Refinance your mortgage to pay off debt with a cash-out refinance loan

Today, debt is a major problem in many American households. In 2017, total credit card debt in America reached an estimated $931 billion, and the average credit card balance hit $15,983. With the hefty burden of credit card debt, auto loans, and student loans, most…

sibylJune 6, 2018

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Can’t Qualify for a Mortgage? Here’s How We Can Help.

Are you ready to buy a home, but aren’t sure that you’ll qualify for a mortgage? Sometimes life’s circumstances throw you a curve ball and you don’t fit the standard mortgage qualification guidelines. At TILA Mortgage, we understand and are ready to serve you. So…

sibylMay 25, 2018

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Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment?*

The need for a down payment can be a major deterrent when you’re trying to buy a home. Traditionally around 20% of the total purchase price, that’s a hefty sum you need to save before you can even think about making an offer.* The good…

sibylMay 25, 2018

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Are You Eligible for a USDA Loan?

The United States Department of Agriculture offers a mortgage loan program to home buyers in rural and suburban areas – with no down payment required! There are several different loan options available: the USDA Guaranteed Housing Loan, the USDA Direct Housing Loan (for low and…

sibylJanuary 29, 2018

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Which Loans Require Little to No Down Payment?

As a potential home buyer, you may find the looming prospect of having to pay a hefty down payment entirely beyond your means. Even though you’re confident you’ll be able to make the monthly payments once you get into a home, amassing a large sum…

sibylJanuary 29, 2018

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Is Investing in Real Estate A Good Idea?

That $20,000 you’ve got sitting in your bank account with a tiny interest rate will be worth less in five years after adjusting for inflation. Here’s the unfortunate thing - while it might feel secure just sitting safely in the bank, money that’s sitting idle…

sibylJanuary 29, 2018

TILA Mortgage Learning Center

Delivering a ‘wonderful’ mortgage experience

5 common questions about home loans

5 misconceptions about VA Loans

Weighing the benefits of owning v. renting

Refinance your mortgage to pay off debt with a cash-out refinance loan

Can’t Qualify for a Mortgage? Here’s How We Can Help.

Do I Really Need a 20% Down Payment?*

Are You Eligible for a USDA Loan?

Which Loans Require Little to No Down Payment?

Is Investing in Real Estate A Good Idea?

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