Andrew Penner, contributor

Andrew Penner has worked in the real estate and mortgage industry for over three years. He is the Marketing Director at Total Mortgage Services, a nationwide lender based in Milford, Connecticut.

Articles by Andrew Penner

Mortgage StrategySeptember 15, 2017

Mortgage Discount Points: Are They Worth It?

Mortgage discount points will lower your quoted mortgage rate and your monthly housing payment. But should you ever pay them at all? Analysis and today's...

Mortgage StrategyAugust 16, 2016

New Ways To Reduce Your Mortgage Payment — Without Doing A Refinance

A home loan refinance can save you money -- especially with today's low rates. But, even WITHOUT a refinance, there are ways to save money on your mortgage.

FHA Home BuyingNovember 29, 2015

Is An FHA Loan Right For Me?

For many of today's home buyers, the FHA mortgage program is a clear "best choice". Here's how to determine whether you should use an FHA mortgage, too.

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