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Financing Your Home >Mortgage Myths

Nationwide surveys indicate that a large number of potential home buyers count themselves out of the market because of widely-held myths about home financing. Some of the most prevalent myths include: 1) home buyers need large down payments (more than is actually the case); 2) the loan process works against people under age 35; 3) owning a home is more expensive than renting; and 4) minorities have no chance of getting a mortgage.

The surveys found that many people view the mortgage process as "difficult, stressful, and incomprehensible." Many qualified first-time buyers are unaware of special programs designed to make home ownership affordable to them. The home loan industry is always looking for new ways to dispel these myths because lenders want more business, not less. The alternatives to traditional 20% down, thirty-year fixed mortgages are astonishing. Mortgage brokers are experienced in explaining today's financing and debunking the myths.

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Coldwell Banker United, Realtors
100 West Central Texas Expwy. Suite 302
Harker Heights, TX. 76548
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Jean Shine is an award winning, multi-million dollar producing real estate agent with Coldwell Banker, Richard Smith Realtors, in Killeen, Texas. She serves the following Central Texas communities: Belton, Copperas Cove, Fort Hood, Harker Heights, Killeen, Lampasas, Temple, and surrounding areas. Jean specializes in making your move pleasant and rewarding.

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Jean is a member or has been a member of the following: Killeen Independent School District Board of Trustees, Chamber of Commerce member in Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, and Belton, First United Methodist Church, Vive Les Arts Society, board of directors Jr. League, Founding member Jr. Review Federated Women's Club, American Cancer Society, board of directors United Way, board of directors PTA, Parent/Teacher Advisory Board, Adopt-A-School, Key Club sponsor, KISD Long Range Advisory Board, and many other boards and organizations.

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