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    Mark Smith

    @marksmith

    Featured Author
    32+ Years of expertise

    Senior Loan Officer | NMLS# 295910

    Legacy Mutual Mortgage

    Mortgage Loan Officer

    18402 US Highway 281 N, Suite 258San Antonio, TX 78259
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    About Mark

    Mark loves to close. When he opens the office in the morning, all he can think about is closing! Mark will be there for you throughout the loan process, and he is always available to answer your questions regarding interest rates, programs, structure, mortgage planning, and more. The Mark Smith Team is here to make your homeownership dreams come true, so don’t stop believing – Mark sure won’t!

    Mark's Articles

    The Credit Repair Trap: Why paying to fix what isn't broken will break your credit and your wallet.

    The Credit Repair Trap: Why paying to fix what isn't broken will break your credit and your wallet.

    Credit Repair
    Credit Scores

    by Mark Smith

    Aug 14, 2026
    10 min read
    3
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    The Self-Employed Mortgage Minefield: A Proactive Guide

    The Self-Employed Mortgage Minefield: A Proactive Guide

    Mortgages
    Self-Employed

    by Mark Smith

    Aug 1, 2026
    8 min read
    8
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    Mortgage Overdraft Denials: Why They Happen and How to Fix

    Mortgage Overdraft Denials: Why They Happen and How to Fix

    Mortgage Loans
    Home Buying

    by Mark Smith

    Jul 20, 2026
    9 min read
    3
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    Mortgage Affordability 2026: The Truth About DTI Limits

    Mortgage Affordability 2026: The Truth About DTI Limits

    Mortgage Planning
    Home Buying

    by Mark Smith

    Jul 15, 2026
    7 min read
    3
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    Buy Now, Pay Later Risks: Why 'Pay in Four' Is Financial Toxicity

    Buy Now, Pay Later Risks: Why 'Pay in Four' Is Financial Toxicity

    Personal Finance
    Consumer Debt

    by Mark Smith

    Jul 10, 2026
    10 min read
    10
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