<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Awanna Holdings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Awanna Holdings, LLC is a full-service note investing company. We buy Mortgage Notes provide private seller financing and rental assets for cash flow.]]></description><link>https://www.awannarandh.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:21:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.awannaloanzone.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[FHA 203K Another Way To Get Into An Affordable Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FHA 203K loan can be an excellent option for financing your home and any renovations or repairs it might need. The FHA 203(k) loan is...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/fha-203k-another-way-to-get-into-an-affordable-home</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f43742aaf502ad8a8eede7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 20:44:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dff77d_f8b1fbf388394c77a08b8edbb5e814cc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Difference Between a Short Sale and a Foreclosure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some potential home buyers may have gone through a rough time and had to resort to a short sale or a foreclosure. Short sales and...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/the-difference-between-a-short-sale-and-a-foreclosure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6744bbbeab2e23aa572e774f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:22:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dff77d_83d42ab593554f0fad5fde34bf1a8847~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Fees That Make Up Closing Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mortgage closing costs cover expenses associated with getting a home loan, from inspections and appraisals to title insurance, taxes and...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/the-fees-that-make-up-closing-costs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67004c2bd9de929346a1f2ae</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:14:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dff77d_24fbf07b23ca49e2804e24e77f60648a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Loan Types]]></title><description><![CDATA[When buyers are looking for a home, there are so many options to choose from. Let’s look at a few of the most commonly used loan types...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/common-loan-types</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d86da9c03d54c88f8f2457</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:28:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dff77d_29cfaf41a7a2423eb7b231375c04ab24~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VA Loan Benefits for Disabled Veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The VA loan is a great option for eligible veterans, active-duty members, or surviving spouses. It offers the chance of home ownership...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/va-loan-benefits-for-disabled-veterans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6697dddb3f80dd4f4cd05e61</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:06:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dff77d_b7c219e0a05c42299b9c8f10d451e3fe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common Home Buying Myths vs Facts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like any major life and financial decision, buying a home can take a great amount of research and planning. The housing market...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/common-home-buying-myths-vs-facts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">668ed1bbd8c30757b2e8d7f6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:29:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dff77d_ad390dc5ce02461d81e4e67b95850f91~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the Mortgage Pre-Approval Process]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding and completing the mortgage pre-approval process can give you a leg up on other home buyers who haven’t done their...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/understanding-the-mortgage-pre-approval-process</link><guid isPermaLink="false">667daf13d9ad3742b364fd43</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:30:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dff77d_c207bbd96b3e4eb98714b7928419d66b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Earnest Money?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When buying a home, there is no such thing as no money needed, you will likely need at least a some cash on hand. While there are ways to...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/what-is-earnest-money</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66675308679ce6fc3e37af25</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:30:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dff77d_26ec5a734dea4e248ff7537c193aa1cc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VA Loan Benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a veteran myself, I love to share the awesome benefits of VA loans. As a mortgage loan officer, I can't emphasize enough how VA loans...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/va-loan-benefits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">664b975a88add388b56b7837</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2024 18:47:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dff77d_60336b1de4e4493a9777df22118fae33~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Makes An Ideal Mortgage Borrower?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re new to the house hunting game, it can be a little daunting to not completely understand what the ideal mortgage borrower looks...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/what-makes-an-ideal-mortgage-borrower</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6619767b8432d5cf56e96ef8</guid><category><![CDATA[Awanna Loan Zone!]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:04:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dff77d_42a87780063e4b08ab5a0b82efa85398~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Factors Impact Credit Scores?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know there are five categories that impact credit scores? How they may affect your overall credit score can be crucial,...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/which-factors-impact-credit-scores</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65fde23ed26b1ed1daff9d99</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 21:03:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dff77d_777e512e8d154c629212fe2f83e940d4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Common Mortgage Abbreviations]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a first-time homebuyer (even some experienced homebuyers), you may be overwhelmed with all of the mortgage jargon and acronyms when...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/6-common-mortgage-abbreviations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65ea36aabef065b430ef546b</guid><category><![CDATA[Awanna Loan Zone!]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 21:56:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dff77d_f45ca9d0549444b1bf27e0c73efa9ad2~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why NOT To Wait On A Mortgage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let me discuss why it’s not a good idea to wait on buying a home if you can qualify for one. 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From the low interest rates, flexible VA Loan...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/is-buying-a-home-a-better-financial-decision-for-service-members</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65ca4d1e9a7affb6fb7ae99e</guid><category><![CDATA[Awanna Loan Zone!]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:57:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/20529d_f813a5af229d43498dc0e79eef030035~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAQ’s For First Time VA Home Buyers ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The questions you have as a first time VA home buyer may differ than if you were a first-time home buyer for another loan type. First...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/faq-s-for-first-time-va-home-buyers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b3f23931395b150d85d13c</guid><category><![CDATA[Awanna Loan Zone!]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:22:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/20529d_5122dbf5142247059cb527aec9fbb9f5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Back To Basics On Notes– What Are They?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the last few years since I have been investing in mortgage notes, I have done several blogs and articles on notes and how they can...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/back-to-basics-on-notes-what-are-they</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65088802f3879bdbf42b1783</guid><category><![CDATA[Note Investing]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:49:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dff77d_989f58d8f39f4263b687540fad9edb91~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_792,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding QM and Non-QM Loans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you considering buying your dream home? As a mortgage loan officer, I understand that the world of mortgage loans can be complex and...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/understanding-qm-and-non-qm-loans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64e56acfd2c7bb892f9b1b76</guid><category><![CDATA[Awanna Loan Zone!]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2023 02:47:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dff77d_51f57135175d47838ce80cb3eeec4fde~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_525,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decoding Broker Fees ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Truth Behind Your Mortgage Costs and How to Navigate Them In the United States, loan officer compensation is primarily governed by...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/decoding-broker-fees</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64aee44b1aee66dab202399f</guid><category><![CDATA[Awanna Loan Zone!]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2023 17:55:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dff77d_957301ef4a4a4a8eacde0e55d1cac24e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who's First]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes being in second place can be more powerful than being first! Let’s look at a couple of ways a second position lien can become a...]]></description><link>https://www.awannaloanzone.com/post/who-s-first</link><guid isPermaLink="false">641b4c4c656576d9bdc4201e</guid><category><![CDATA[Note Investing]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2023 18:48:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dff77d_e45623bfeff540d394c8799ae9b5f957~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Zee Awanna </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Do High-Interest Rates Mean To Notes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the writing of this blog, residential mortgage interest rates are hovering at slightly over 7% for the national average. 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