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- Category: About Us
- Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence at Maple Tree Funding
- Working with a NYS Registered Mortgage Broker
- How Do I Shop For A New York Mortgage?
- Maple Tree Funding: A Locally-Owned Mortgage Company in Glens Falls NY
- [Video] Learn More About Maple Tree Funding – A Mortgage Broker in Upstate NY
- Why Use a Mortgage Broker?
- Should I Use a Loan Officer for a Mortgage?
- What’s your Credit?
- Maple Tree Funding’s NY Mortgage News!
- Category: FAQs
- USDA / VA / FHA Appraisal Requirements
- VA Home Loan FAQs
- The What, Why & How of Mortgage Escrow Accounts
- What Are Closing Costs? Is There a Way to Estimate Them?
- What is a Mortgage Broker & How Does it Differ from a Bank? [VIDEO]
- Mortgage Interest Rates: What You Need to Know When Buying a Home
- Home Mortgage Loans & Your Credit Score: What You Need to Know
- When Can I Stop Paying Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?
- How Do I Apply for a Mortgage?
- Should You Lock In a Mortgage Interest Rate or Let it Float?
- How Do Mortgage Lenders Determine Your Qualifying Credit Score?
- Mortgage Down Payments & Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
- Can I buy a home?
- Category: First Time Homebuyers
- First Time Homebuyers Course: The Key to Better Mortgage Rates & Loans
- How Does a Gift of Equity Work?
- NY Mortgage Guide: What to Expect
- 7 Home Buying Myths You Should Stop Believing
- How to Save For Your First Home: 7 Tips for Saving For a House
- What Mortgage Program Should I Apply For?
- How Much Do I Need to Save for a Down Payment on a House in New York State?
- Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent: It’s All About You
- Should You Rent or Buy a Home?
- Is New York Home Ownership Right For You?
- Category: Guide to FHA Home Loans
- FHA Loans vs. USDA Loans
- FHA Mortgage Insurance Rates: 2024
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan in NY?
- 2026 FHFA and FHA Loan Limit Changes
- FHA Property Flipping Rules
- How To Apply For An FHA Loan
- FHA Mortgages in Albany & Saratoga, New York
- What is the Minimum Credit Score for an FHA Mortgage?
- Streamline FHA to FHA Refinance
- Category: Guide to USDA Home Loans
- What is Considered “Rural” When It Comes to USDA Home Loans?
- New York USDA Loan Income Limits
- Why Would My USDA Home Loan be Denied?
- USDA Mortgage Refinancing: Understanding Your Options
- USDA Loan FAQs
- Understanding the USDA Home Loan Process
- USDA Loans for First Time Home Buyers
- What are the Advantages of a New York USDA Mortgage?
- How To Find A USDA Eligible Property
- How To Apply For The USDA Loan Program
- Do I Qualify For a USDA Loan?
- USDA Expanded Eligible Lending Areas
- Category: Guide to VA Home Loans
- VA Funding Fees in Place Until November 2031
- VA Loan Residual Income Requirements
- Maximum VA & Conforming Loan Limits Increased for 2026
- Certified Veterans Lending Specialist Certification
- How to Obtain a DD214 for Military Members Seeking VA Loans
- VA Now Offers Home Loan Options for National Guard Service Members
- Why You Should Have a NY VA Home Loan If You Are an Eligible Veteran
- NY VA Home Loans: Veteran Home Mortgages and Certificate of Eligibility
- VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans & VA Mortgage Refinancing Options
- How To Determine VA Mortgage Loan Eligibility
- Category: Home Buying Tips & Info
- Loan Officer vs Mortgage Broker: How They Differ & Why It Matters
- Faster & Easier Home Appraisals for Government-Funded Mortgages
- How the New York STAR Program Helps Lower Your School Taxes
- Local Mortgage Brokers vs. National Lenders
- 3 Key Advantages of Working with a Local, Independent Mortgage Broker
- What Should I Do With My Tax Refund?
- What Are the Current New York Interest Rates? How to Get an Accurate Quote
- Private Mortgage Insurance: What You Need to Know When Buying a Home
- The Benefits of Rounding Up Your Mortgage Payments
- 3 Simple Habits for a Better Credit Score
- Homebuying Season Is Coming! Prequalify for a Home Loan with Maple Tree Funding!
- Some “Not To” Tips for Home Buyers: What NOT To Do When Applying For a Mortgage
- Category: Mortgage & Refinance Programs
- Category: Mortgage Basics & Information
- Seller Concessions in NY: Reduce Closing Costs
- Understanding the Mortgage Prequalification Process
- Mortgage Insurance Example
- Income and Work History: Factors in Mortgage Approval
- What is FHA Mortgage Insurance?
- What Paperwork Do I Need for a Home Purchase?
- When should I refinance my mortgage?
- How Reliable Is Zillow?
- Category: Upstate New York Neighborhoods