RefinanceSeptember 7, 20213 Downsides of refinancing a mortgage, and when it’s worth itThere are a few downsides to refinancing. But if you can lower your rate, payment, and overall cost, refinancing is often worth it. Learn more here.
VA RefinanceAugust 10, 2021Is the VA Streamline Refinance (VA IRRRL) worth it?The VA Streamline Refinance (IRRRL) can be a fast and easy way to lower your VA mortgage rate and payment. But when is refinancing worth it?
RefinanceJuly 19, 2021Refinance rates fall as Adverse Market Refi Fee is removedThe Adverse Market Refinance Fee made it more expensive to refinance over the last year. Now, that fee has been removed. Learn more here.
RefinanceJune 24, 2021My home appraised below purchase price. What now?What happens if your home appraisal is lower than the purchase price? Or your refinance appraisal comes in too low? Here are your next steps.
Mortgage NewsJune 2, 2021RefiNow and Refi Possible: Low-income refinance options 2021A new refinance option from FHFA could help low-income homeowners save $2,000 per year or more. Learn about program rates and requirements here.
RefinanceMay 24, 2021How refinancing affects your credit score, and vice versaDoes refinancing hurt your credit? Done correctly, the effects of refinancing should be tiny. But you need to know how to protect your score.
RefinanceMarch 29, 2021Is there a conventional streamline refinance? Conventional loan refi optionsIs there a conventional Streamline Refinance? No, but you can use a different refinance option to get similar Streamline benefits. Here's how.
About MortgagesMarch 10, 2021What is home equity and how can you use it?What is home equity and how does it work? Learn how to calculate your home equity and how having equity can benefit you.
RefinanceFebruary 15, 2021Can you sell your house after refinancing?You can sell your house after refinancing, but there might be a waiting period. You typically can't refinance while the house is listed for sale, though.
Homeownership TopicsJanuary 14, 2021Should I pay off my mortgage or invest?You have extra cash — should you pay off your mortgage or invest? There are pros and cons to both strategies. Here's how to decide.
Homeownership TopicsJanuary 14, 2021Should I pay off my mortgage or invest?You have extra cash — should you pay off your mortgage or invest? There are pros and cons to both strategies. Here's how to decide.
Homeownership TopicsJanuary 8, 20215 ways to pay off your mortgage early: Pros and consHere are five ways to pay off your mortgage faster. Plus, what to consider before putting your cash toward early mortgage payments.
RefinanceNovember 19, 2020Is now the right time to refinance? 3 strategies to know when to refinance your homeWondering when to refinance your home? Here are 3 trusted ways to evaluate refinance rates and savings to find out if a refinance is worth it for you.
Homeownership TopicsOctober 27, 2020Why you shouldn’t use your 401(k) to pay off a mortgageMost experts say: Don't use your 401(k) to pay off a mortgage. Luckily, you don't have to. There are plenty of other ways to pay off your mortgage early.
About MortgagesOctober 20, 202016 Questions to ask a mortgage lender before you sign for a home loanHere are 16 questions to ask a mortgage lender that will ensure you get the right loan type, lowest mortgage rate, and best overall deal on your home loan.
RefinanceSeptember 21, 20202.5 million homeowners could save $500/month by refinancing: reportRefinance rates are near an all time low, and 2.5 million homeowners stand to save $500 per month or more by refinancing. Find out if that includes you.
Mortgage NewsSeptember 18, 2020Refinance soon to avoid the FHFA adverse market refinance feeFannie Mae and Freddie Mac's 0.5% refinance fee is delayed until December 1. But to avoid the fee and higher refinance rates, you need to apply sooner than that.
Mortgage NewsAugust 21, 2020Refinancing just got more expensive, thanks to this new feeA new fee will be added to conventional mortgage refinances on September 1. Will this mean higher refinance rates? For some, it's likely.
Mortgage NewsJuly 22, 2020Mortgage denial stats by race: What we can learnA recent report showed racial divides in mortgage approval and denial. We look closer at the data to see why, and how anyone can improve their chance of mortgage success.
RefinanceJuly 14, 2020Do you need $1 million in the bank to refinance a jumbo loan?Refinancing a jumbo loan has gotten tougher during COVID-19. Learn about new rules and jumbo refinance rates to learn whether you should refinance.
