Posts discussing Refinance

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19Sep2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Mortgage Rates
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Chart : Your Home Purchasing Power Soars On Low Mortgage Rates

In 2011 -- for the same monthly payment -- you can borrow 77% more than you could in 1991. Buying a home is a relative bargain right now.

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20Jul2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Mortgage Strategy
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Fannie Mae Says : “Cash Out” Your Free-And-Clear Home

After you've paid cash for a home, you *can* get your cash back. It's called the Delayed Financing Rule and it's new from Fannie Mae.

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06Jul2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Mortgage Strategy
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Get Your Mortgage Denied In 5 Easy Steps

There are just some things you should never do while your home loan is "in-process." Here are the five most-common mistakes.

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22Jun2011
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Conforming Mortgages
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The 2011 Refi Boom Begins : Should I Refinance My Mortgage?

You can't control mortgage rates, but you can control your closing costs. Make the most of this Refi Boom -- go zero-cost refi. Here's how.

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07Dec2010
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Mortgage Strategy
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How Often Do Homeowners Refinance Their Mortgages?

"Should I refinance?". It seems like a basic question -- when benefits outweigh costs, say "yes". But, what about those two big assumptions you have to make?

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02Jun2010
Author
Dan Green
Filed Under
Mortgage Rates

Timely, Relevant Advice For Households Thinking Of A Refinance

It's rare to hear a newscaster come right out and say "now is the time to refinance your home". It's even more rare when they get the message right. If you missed the last Refi Boom, here's what you need to know.

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