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Mortgage guides and homebuying tips for the Marietta, GA area, from the Marietta Home Loans Team.

August 19, 2026

FHA, VA, USDA, or conventional: which home loan fits you?

A plain-English guide to the main mortgage types — who each one is built for, and how to find out which one fits your situation.

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August 19, 2026

How much house can you afford? The three numbers lenders actually check

Before rates, programs, or paperwork, pre-approval comes down to three numbers: your credit range, your monthly debt ratio, and your down payment. Here's how each works.

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August 12, 2026

What Is a Mortgage Pre-Approval Letter, and Why Do Agents Ask for It?

What a mortgage pre-approval letter is, why real estate agents require one before showing homes, and how the Marietta Home Loans Team issues one free in about a minute.

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