Mortgage

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How to Get Home Equity Out Without Refinancing

Equity is one of the biggest perks of homeownership. The more you pay down your mortgage or the more your […]

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Can you refinance a fixed-rate mortgage?

Any mortgage can be refinanced — be it a fixed-rate one or one with an adjustable rate that changes over […]

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Why Are Homeowners Ending Their Low-rate Mortgages?

Here’s a strange mortgage question: Why are borrowers trading in cheap mortgages for more expensive financing? If you had a […]

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How Much Does it Cost to Refinance a Mortgage?

There are many different reasons why you might decide to refinance your mortgage. Maybe you want to take advantage of […]

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Can I Refinance My Down Payment Assistance Mortgage?

If you used down payment assistance to buy a house, it could make refinancing later difficult. How to know if you’re eligible.

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Should I Refi with a Credit Union, Bank, Mortgage Broker, or Mortgage Lender?

If you’re dissatisfied with your current lender, you may be interested in exploring different options for your refinance loan. Each […]

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Refinancing a Hard Money Loan to Conventional: Requirements, Waiting Periods, and Tips

A hard money loan is meant to be a short-term funding source that needs to be repaid much sooner than […]

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Can I Use a Home Equity Loan to Pay For a Wedding?

Can I borrow money to pay for a wedding? The answer to this question is, “Yes, of course.” Lots of […]

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How to Get a Cash-Out Refinance on an Investment Property

A cash-out refinance can be a great way to access the built-up equity in your investment property. However, doing so […]

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Refinancing From a 15-Year to a 30-Year Mortgage

Buyers often opt for a 15-year mortgage to build equity faster and own their homes sooner. However, a 15-year term […]

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10 Year Fixed Refinance Mortgage: What You Need to Know

Most homeowners choose to pay off their mortgage over 30 years. But sometimes, especially when refinancing an existing loan, borrowers […]

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Can An FHA-to-Conventional Refinance Save You Money?

How do you refinance an FHA loan to a conventional mortgage, and why would someone do it? First, the why. […]

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What is a Home Equity Investment?

With housing prices increasing significantly nationwide, many people are tapping into their home’s equity to complete home renovation projects or […]

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What is a Quitclaim Deed and Why Is It Important When Refinancing?

Buying and selling a home can be a long process for many people. Everything from finding the perfect home to […]

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Late Mortgage Payments: Timeline, Fees, and More

If you’re a few days behind on your mortgage payment, don’t stress. Lenders have grace periods for borrowers who forgot […]

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