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Buying a home or refinancing a mortgage starts with understanding your options. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a veteran, a homeowner looking to access your equity, or you're purchasing a higher-priced home, the right mortgage depends on your goals, finances, and property. I'm Phillip Cresta, a mortgage professional with Residential Home Mortgage Corporation (RHMC). I work with homebuyers and homeowners across Hunterdon County and the surrounding area to help them un