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Buying your first home is a huge step—it's exciting, but let's be honest, the mortgage process can feel a little intimidating. At the Real Estate School of New York State, we teach future real estate professionals how mortgages work so they can guide clients confidently through this complex process.
Whether you're actively house hunting or planning for the future, this guide breaks down everything you need to know about mortgages in clear, practical terms.
A mortgage is your key to homeownership when you don't have the full purchase price in cash. It's a loan where your home serves as collateral, and you repay it through monthly payments that typically include:
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