Tag: Mortgage

Posted on 05/06/2025

Mortgage basics: A brief 30-year mortgage guide

Most homebuyers, even those just starting their...

15 Year Mortgage

30 Year Mortgage

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Posted on 01/07/2025

Home refinance: Costs to consider

Refinancing your home can have major benefits: a lower...

Costs Of Refinance

Home Finance

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Posted on 09/10/2024

A Basic Guide to Veteran Mortgage Relief Options

If you have a VA loan, the U.S. government has options in place to assist you in case of financial hardship. There are multiple programs available to help you avoid late payments and foreclosure if your mortgage meets eligibility. Here are the major veteran mortgage relief options to know: Refund Modification A refund modification affects the principal and...

Mortgage

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Posted on 08/22/2023

The basics of recasting your mortgage payments

Recasting mortgage payments is a little-known gem when it...

Home Financing

Home Refinancing

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Posted on 07/18/2023

Mortgage points: Your basic guide

Mortgage points can be a confusing topic, especially if...

Homebuyer

Homeowner

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Posted on 03/21/2023

Veteran Mortgage Relief Guide: Key Terms & Details

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 09/13/2022

What Affects Housing Prices?

Housing prices are constantly changing, which can make both buying and selling a home more complicated. While it’s difficult to predict future changes, it’s important to understand the key factors that affect the housing market and home prices. Here are the five major things that affect housing prices: Economic Change The overall health of the economy is a...

Economy

Home Prices

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Posted on 08/23/2022

Mortgage basics: 15-year fixed mortgages

Prospective homebuyers and current homeowners know that a mortgage is likely to go hand-in-hand with your home, unless another arrangement has been made. However, there are many options available for those monthly mortgage payments, most commonly through 30-year fixed rate mortgages and 15-year fixed rate mortgages. Most know about the 30-year option, but what about the 15-year fixed...

15 Year Mortgage

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Posted on 08/24/2021

Here's Why You Should Consider a Bigger Down Payment When Buying a Home

Many financial experts suggest paying a 20% down payment when buying a home. While for some prospective homebuyers this may be a simple task, others might wonder if the suggested 20% of the home purchase price—or higher—are necessary. Here are some reasons it benefits you to make a larger down payment when buying a house: Score Better Mortgage...

Down Payment

Financing

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Posted on 10/27/2020

The Lowdown on Low Down Payment Loans

Photo by Gustavo Frazao via Shutterstock Whether you’ve been saving up for a while or you’re just getting started, getting into a home might be easier than you think. If you’re looking to buy a home, but you just aren’t sure about tying all your savings into a house, check out the various loan options with low down...

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