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Rent or Buy in 2026? Why the Real Question Isn't the Price Tag

Rent or Buy in 2026? Why the Real Question Isn't the Price Tag

Rent or Buy in 2026? Why the Real Question Isn't the Price TagTeam Chedester
Published on: 28/08/2026

Is it cheaper to rent or buy right now? Kyle Guldenpfennig and Charlie Chedester break down the real math behind the rent-vs-buy decision, straight from The Lofty Lender podcast.

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Does a Mortgage Application Hurt Your Credit? | Lofty Lender

Does a Mortgage Application Hurt Your Credit? | Lofty Lender

Does a Mortgage Application Hurt Your Credit? | Lofty LenderTeam Chedester
Published on: 13/03/2026

Worried a mortgage application will hurt your credit? Learn how credit inquiries actually work and whether mortgage applications are public record in Iowa.

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