Tag: Mortgage

Posted on 04/07/2024
What is APR? Mortgage basics
When searching for a mortgage, many homeowners might...
APR
Annual Percentage Rate
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Posted on 02/18/2024
Online preapproval: How to make your mortgage process easier
When preparing to buy a home, many potential buyers...
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Posted on 08/27/2023
Pros and cons: Mortgage points
When buying a home, many homebuyers tend to search for the...
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Home Financing
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Posted on 10/16/2022
Home refinance: Costs to consider
Refinancing your home can have major benefits: a lower monthly payment, cash use of home equity for a variety of purposes, generate more appetizing mortgage terms, etc. However, there are a few things to remember when entering into a mortgage refinance, like refinance cost. Here are a couple of cost options to remember when you’re ready to refinance...
Costs Of Refinance
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Posted on 10/02/2022
Mortgage basics: A brief 30-year mortgage guide
Most homebuyers, even those just starting their first-time homeowner journey, have learned a thing or two about 30-year mortgages. For example, some 30-year mortgages will let you pay the mortgage down earlier than 30-years, while others may fix a prepayment penalty to that plan to make up the loss in revenue from the interest rate. But what about...
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30 Year Mortgage
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Posted on 08/28/2022
Selling a mortgaged house: A basic guide
Selling a mortgaged house is a common real estate...
Mortgage
Home Selling
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Posted on 05/22/2022
Veteran Mortgage Relief: Important Things to Know
The U.S. government has multiple options available for military veterans who may be facing foreclosure. Through the Department of Veterans Affairs, borrowers can get financial relief through means such as forbearance, deferment, refinancing and more. However, there are some crucial details to be aware of. Here are some of the most important things to know about current veteran...
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Posted on 05/08/2022
Buying Your a Home for the First Time? Be Sure to Check Off These 4 Items Before Shopping
Excited to shop for your first home? Before you schedule showings and attending open houses, there are a few steps you should take to prepare. 1. Check Your Credit Score If you're like most first-time homebuyers, you'll need to take out a mortgage in order to pay for your home. Before you apply for any kind of home...
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Posted on 03/21/2021
Common Types of Mortgages and Their Benefits
Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Most homebuyers take out a mortgage when they purchase a house, and there are several different types of mortgages to choose from. Here are some of the more common mortgage options and the benefits of each one. Conventional 30-Year Fixed Mortgages Perhaps the standard starting point for a mortgage is the conventional...
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Home Loan
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Posted on 11/03/2019
Most Popular Mortgage Options
When it comes to financing your home, you have a several mortgage options available. Each type of mortgage offers different advantages, so be sure to do research before applying. Below are some of the most popular types of mortgages borrowers may consider. Conventional Loans A conventional loan is a mortgage not insured by the federal government. In most...
Conventional Mortgage
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Posted on 09/08/2019
Missed Mortgage Payments and What to Do Next
Photo by: NeONBRAND via Unsplash Missing a mortgage payment is not the end of the world. Many lenders are more than ready to work out a payment plan if you’re going through a rough patch or budgetary crisis. However, you may end up doing more harm than good to your credit and home ownership if you don’t contact...
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Personal Finance
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