Some simple formulas and calculators can give you a ballpark figure of your potential mortgage amount. But you’ll likely want to take the next step if you plan to shop for homes in the next 6 months.
Owning a rental building and living in it can be an excellent way to save money on your mortgage, while building home equity for your future. How to do it.
Second home sales reached nearly 1 million in 2015. Financing options are now easier to find and buyers are finding solid value in leisure residences.
Second home / vacation property buyers can now occasionally rent the home, and qualify for lower second home mortgage rates. Read about this new rule.
It’s an age-old question: Should you get a cash-out refinance (but be placed into a higher rate) or get a HELOC? The better option in some cases, surprisingly, is a full cash-out. Here’s when you should consider it.
About the bi-weekly mortgage payment program, and whether it’s an effective way to own your home faster. Analysis, plus today’s live mortgage rates.
Home appraisers are human and humans make mistakes. Here’s how to appeal a home appraisal that came in lower than what you expected — or needed.
Deciding whether to refinance is a personal decision, and sometimes a tricky one. Here are some ways to determine whether a refinance is right for you.
Owners of vacation homes are discovering low rates and easier qualification standards for second home refinances. Get cash out, lower your rate, and make your vacation residence more affordable.