Aaron Crowe

Aaron Crowe is a seasoned personal finance and real estate journalist. Aaron writes on real estate as it relates to mortgages, refinancing loans and lending for Refi.com.

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How Long Does it Take to Save for a Down Payment?

The rate you can save for a down payment heavily depends on how much money you put aside each month, […]

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Buying a House with No Credit

A “good credit score” is often considered essential to buying a home and securing the best interest rates. In a […]

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Can My HELOC Be Canceled?

A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is a second mortgage that uses your home’s value to give you a […]

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What Is a Jumbo Mortgage and What You’ll Need to Get One

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are government-affiliated agencies that market mortgages in the United States. They have preset limits on […]

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What Does It Really Cost To Get A Mortgage Loan?

While it’s easy to calculate monthly mortgage payments for principal and interest, the total bill — how much cash you […]

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What are Discount Points and Should You Buy Down Your Rate?

Mortgage loans are more expensive lately due to higher interest rates. One way you can bypass the pain of higher […]

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What are Hard Money Loans?

A hard money loan is a type of financing commonly used in real estate transactions, where the loan is secured […]

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Avoiding PMI with Less Than 20 Percent Down

So you’re taking out a mortgage, but can’t put up a 20 percent down payment. Are there still ways you […]

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Mortgage Refinancing for the Self-Employed

America is a country that applauds its entrepreneurs, although you won’t hear much cheering coming from mortgage bankers. That’s because […]

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10 Mistakes to Avoid When Refinancing a Mortgage

With mortgage interest rates as low as they are right now, homeowners can save a lot of money by refinancing […]

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