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Aug 2025
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Nine Legitimate Ways to Lower Your Mortg...

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Waiting for the Fed to cut rates? You don’t have to. In this episode, we break down nine strategies buyers and investors can use right now to lower mortgage costs—from midweek lock-ins and seller credits to 2-1 buydowns, credit unions, and smart DTI management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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