Home ownership is an exciting journey that begins with getting your finances prepared for a down payment and mortgage payments. There are many other costs of home ownership that you may or may not have considered while budgeting and looking for a new home. These costs will also fluctuate over time. Let's explore the dynamic cost of home ownership.
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Don Scott
Founder, Frank Mortgage
Don Scott is the founder of a challenger mortgage brokerage that is focused on improving access to mortgages. We can eliminate traditional biases and market restrictions through the use of technology to deliver a mortgage experience focused on the customer. Frankly, getting a mortgage doesn't have to be stressful.
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