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You know you want to buy a house, but you aren’t sure what to expect with the application process. Read on!

It’s important to understand that there really isn’t a pass or fail with inspections, it is more of a make it or break it situation.

To figure out how much you need to save for a down payment, speak with one of our mortgage professionals about what loans you can get approved for.

Look for these signs of a great neighborhood while house hunting, and ensure you love both your new home and where it is located.

Congratulations to Caitlyn Terwey, our GoPrime Personality for the second quarter!

Welcome to another Loan Officer Spotlight! This week, we are thrilled to introduce you to the one and only Jamie Rainey.

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Welcome to yet another Loan Officer Spotlight! This time around we are so excited to be introducing Traci Dellinger!

The spring and summer market is in full swing with buyers bustling to find the right home.Historically low interest rates coupled with low inventory on houses are creating a seller’smarket, resulting in bidding wars and homes closing over asking price. In this competitivemarket it may seem impossible for first time […]

Hello and welcome back to another Loan Officer Spotlight! It has been a couple of weeks since our last spotlight, so we are thrilled to finally be introducing to Brian McFarlane. While Brian is Branch Manager of our Virginia Beach branch! He has been with us since October of 2016! […]

At GoPrime, we have an amazing way of honoring our employees. Each month, we award a team member that goes above and beyond daily with the GoPrime Personality Quarterly Award. This month, we selected Heather Obbey, one of our fantastic Closers, to receive this award. Heather is an excellent Closer […]

You’ve seen advertisements claiming “We offer rates as low as…!” You jump at the opportunity for yourself or your client only to find that the rate you qualify for is different than the one advertised. Who does qualify for a rate that low? The answer varies. Potentially, it could be […]

Welcome back to yet another Loan Officer Spotlight! This week, we are so excited to introduce you to Brent Mullins of our Sanford, NC office! Brent has been with us at GoPrime for quite some time now. He started back in September of 2013, which means that this coming September […]

Refinancing is a great way for many homeowners to reduce their current interest rate and monthly payment, as well as utilize equity for home renovation projects, debt consolidation, or any other purpose.  Homeowners interested in refinancing must be approved by a lender, and the first step involves a home appraisal. […]

COVID-19 has disrupted our daily life, forcing many people to quarantine for months on end… and it’s not over yet! Until a vaccine substantially slows the pandemic, home buyers will continue to navigate a socially distanced home-buying process.  What does this mean for buying a home in 2021? Sellers and […]

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or you’ve purchased and sold homes countless times, a home inspection is a vital part of the home-buying process. Inspections protect the buyer from unforeseen expenses – possibly saving you tens of thousands of dollars down the road – and help to ensure the […]

You know that person in your life that you would be lost without? That is Megan Olivier for many at GoPrime. Her support for the Sales team in 2020 mitigated obstacles and ensured our success. Her team was quick to let us know that she is “freaking awesome” and we […]

Navigating the path to homeownership is both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially for first-time home buyers. While it’s common for friends and family to offer their personal advice for navigating the residential real estate market, it’s also important to find a trusted mortgage lender to help you every step of the […]