When shopping for a home, most people imagine all the amazing features their new home will have. But very few of them imagine getting a whole lot of land, a pond, a barn, apple trees, a modern kitchen with granite countertops, four bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Divvy customers Tammy and Tom weren't imagining all that …
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When you submit a mortgage application, it’s exciting and nerve-wracking all at the same time. Your hopes for the future rest in someone else’s hands, and that’s never easy. If your mortgage application is declined, it can be a very frustrating feeling. At Divvy, we understand how much it hurts to have your mortgage denied, …
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The recent killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Tony McDade, and Rayshard Brooks have ignited outrage across the United States and the world. We at Divvy share this outrage. We are looking more closely, not only at issues of police brutality, but at problems in our own industry. It is clear that the …
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When buying a home for the first time, there are all kinds of things you must learn in a short period of time. It can feel a bit overwhelming as you evaluate your options and try to make good decisions. One of the terms you may hear when trying to buy a home for this …
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Summary: Tiffany and Sonova are young professionals who looked forward to starting a life together. Buying a home seemed difficult, but with Divvy they were able to move into the home and save up to buy it in just 18 months. Tiffany and Sonova met in 2013 and fell in love. They were both 20 …
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