| National Association of Mortgage Bankers |
| HFC is a proud member of this professional association. This link provides an excellent verification of affiliation to homebuyers. |
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| Georgia Department of Banking and Finance |
| State of Georgia regulatory agency for Lenders and Mortgage Brokers. A good source and link to consumer information. |
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| Federal Reserve Board Consumer Information |
| The Federal Reserve Board maintains a web page with consumer information, including a section on home mortgages. The section covers topics such as finding the best mortgage and understanding ARMs. |
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| Homebuyer Education by Freddie Mac |
| Freddie Mac is a publicly held corporation chartered by Congress to increase the supply of funds that mortgage lenders, such as commercial banks, mortgage bankers, savings institutions and credit unions, can make available to homebuyers and multifamily investors. This Freddie Mac site offers a step-by-step tutorial on the home buying decision process and the mortgage application process. |
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| USDA Rural Development |
| Section 502 loans are primarily used to help low-income individuals or households purchase homes in rural areas. Funds can be used to build, repair, renovate or relocate a home, or to purchase and prepare sites, including providing water and sewage facilities. They can be obtained through us as a Mortgage Banker. |
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| Reverse Mortgages - FHA HECM Information |
| Reverse mortgages are becoming popular in America. Reverse mortgages are a special type of home loan that lets a homeowner convert the equity in his/her home into cash. They can give older Americans greater financial security to supplement social security, meet unexpected medical expenses, make home improvements, and more. |
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| Department of Veteran Affairs |
| a direct link to the VA home page that will bring you to the Home Loan Guaranty Services general rules for certificate of eligibility. |
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| United States Postal Service Official Movers Guide |
| What happens after you complete the purchase process? This U.S. Postal Service site provides all kinds of tools and tips to help make the moving process easier. |
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| Enviromapper |
| Govermental environmental mapping information. |
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| TerraServer |
| U.S. Geological Survey site for aerial, topo and urban photos/mapping. |
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| TopoZone |
| Enhanced Mapping Services - shaded relief maps, high resolution aerial photography, street maps, and a whole lot more. |
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| Census Bureau |
| Demographics and Statistics. |
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| Consumer Price Index |
| U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
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| Dahlonega/Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce |
| Local information on the historic gold rush town of Dahlonega Georgia. |
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| Blue Mountain Builders |
| Custom builders of quality new construction, remodeling, and renovations of residential and light commercial properties. |
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| Allstate Insurance - The Sloan Agency |
| Competitive homeowner and muti-product insurance. |
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| Tina Walden of Exit Four Seasons Realty |
| A local real estate brokerage company. |
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| Chad Williams of Sellers Realty of Dahlonega |
| A local real estate brokerage company. |
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| Kathryn & Dale Farmer of the Norton Agency |
| A local real estate brokerage company. |
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| Jayne Hanlon Realty - Buyer Brokering |
| A local real estate brokerage company. |
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