Mortgages
Why most predictions about where mortgage rates are headed are wrong
Why most predictions about where mortgage rates are headed are wrong There is a lot of confusing information out there on interest rates [...]
What are some first time home buyer advantages?
What are some first time home buyer advantages? Because homeownership is a known wealth driver for many individuals and families, there are many [...]
Higher interest rates have changed the game for borrowing against your home equity
Higher interest rates have changed the game for borrowing against home equity Last year, if you had enough home equity in your home [...]
What is recasting a mortgage, and how does it work?
What is recasting a mortgage, and how does it work? Maybe you’ve heard someone say that they were recasting a mortgage and you [...]
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 [...]
What if you say that your mortgage is for a primary residence but it’s really not?
What if you say that your mortgage is for a primary residence, but it’s really not? If you are buying a home and [...]
How to get a loan approval letter
How to get a loan approval letter When you’re shopping for a new home, a standard thing you need to make a successful [...]
Do you want to qualify for a mortgage? Here’s what you need to know
Do you want to qualify for a mortgage? Here’s what you need to know There’s an industry framework for qualifying for a mortgage. [...]
How to do real comparison shopping for your mortgage and get great results
How to do real comparison shopping for your mortgage and get great results What is mortgage comparison shopping? A lot of people think [...]
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 [...]
How to delay your mortgage payment without consequences
How to delay your mortgage payment without consequences Due to the coronavirus, many individuals and families are under stress right now from layoffs [...]
Coronavirus housing help: what’s available for homeowners
Coronavirus housing help: what's available for homeowners Edited to add: We have an updated version of this article with a comprehensive run down [...]
What if you can’t pay your mortgage?
What if you can’t pay your mortgage? Maybe you suddenly find yourself in a financial situation where you are nervous about being able [...]
When getting a mortgage, be the genius you always knew you were
When getting a mortgage, be the genius you always knew you were No one dreams about a mortgage, they dream about a home. [...]
What are online interest rate scams?
What are online interest rate scams? When I first thought about buying a home, I would see interest rates on the internet that [...]
What saves you thousands on your mortgage (but is tricky)?
What saves you thousands on your mortgage (but is tricky)? Research shows that the number one way to save thousands on your mortgage [...]