How to use a blended rate calculator for debt consolidation
How to use a blended rate calculator for debt consolidation Managing multiple debts can feel overwhelming—especially when they come with different balances, interest [...]
Refinance mortgage cost: Rates are down, should you refinance?
Refinance mortgage costs: Rates are down, should you refinance? Mortgage rates have plummeted from the high 7's to low 6's. What should you [...]
Ready, Set, Refinance!
Ready, Set, Refinance! Are you dragging your feet on refinancing? Well, get ready to refinance. Maybe you’re not sure that you can qualify, [...]
Do you want to refinance but haven’t gotten around to it? You’re not alone
Haven’t gotten around to refinancing? You’re not alone. Practically everyone knows by now that mortgage rates are at historic lows. Yet, many people [...]
How is coronavirus affecting the mortgage markets?
How is coronavirus affecting the mortgage markets? Uncertainty isn’t a great recipe for stability. The last 30 days have been highly unusual for [...]
Refinance like a pro, now that rates are low
Refinance like a pro now that rates are low Freddie Mac, 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States [MORTGAGE30US], retrieved [...]
How refinancing affects your home equity
How refinancing affects your home equity One of the main reasons that people refinance is to lower their costs. Because of this, the [...]
What you need to know about a cash out refinance
What you need to know about a cash out refinance A cash out refinance is a way to take equity out of your [...]
Refinancing or not can make your home a better investment
Homeowners don't always consider how refinancing can affect their home as an investment. Here, we break down the main factors on what you should consider when looking into a refinance and what your strategy should be in refinancing, when looking at your home as an investment.
Refinancing Myth: breakeven
Does your bank send you those cards that tell you that you can save money if you refinance? One of the main explanations they give you is "break even," or, when your savings exceed the fees you paid. Find out why that is generally the wrong way to evaluate a refinance, and how to know for sure if a refinance makes sense for you.