UncategorizedOctober 26, 2022Smart uses for your home equity this holiday seasonExperts don't advise tapping equity for holiday spending. But there are wise uses for home equity that can improve your finances this season.
UncategorizedJune 30, 2022What is a home equity investment? Guide to equity sharing agreementsA home equity investment could help you tap your home's cash value without refinancing. Learn more about equity sharing agreements here.
UncategorizedApril 19, 2022Debt consolidation refinance: How it works, pros and consLearn how a debt consolidation refinance works and whether or not it's the right financial choice for you.
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.
UncategorizedJune 8, 2020New COVID-19 mortgage rules for self-employed borrowersLenders set new requirements for self-employed mortgage borrowers during COVID-19. Plus, how PPP and unemployment benefits are handled by lenders.
UncategorizedDecember 31, 2019New analysis: January home shopping is getting more popularForget spring. According to 2019’s stats, the busiest home shopping season actually starts in January in many for the country’s biggest markets.
UncategorizedOctober 24, 2019Bidding wars make an unexpected jump; here’s where buyers face them mostBidding wars typically drop as we get into fall, but according to new data 2019 is bucking that trend. In fact, bidding wars actually rose in September.
UncategorizedJuly 24, 2019Hot (and not so hot) job markets: The American boomtowns you might want to buy a house inLooking to buy a house somewhere with job prospects? Then Cape Coral, Florida is your answer. Employment in the small beach town has jumped 23 percent in just the last five years
UncategorizedJuly 23, 2019New forecast: 65% of homes will sell below list price this quarterHoping to negotiate that dream home down in price? According to a new analysis, you’ll have the best luck in Miami, where 84 percent of homes are predicted to sell below list price.
UncategorizedJune 24, 2019The power of mortgage insurance — and which state’s buyers use it mostMortgage insurance often gets a bad rap. But according to new data, it actually helped more than 1 million Americans either purchase a home or refinance their mortgage loan last year.
UncategorizedMay 20, 2019Incomes are finally outpacing housing costs in all major citiesAmerican incomes are on the rise. According to a new analysis, income growth has outpaced housing costs in all 100 of the country’s biggest cities.
UncategorizedFebruary 5, 2019My second mortgage rate is too high! What should I do?There are many reasons a home buyer or homeowner might take on a not-great second mortgage, home equity loan (HEL) or home equity line of credit (HELOC). If you've got one, you might be experiencing borrower's remorse. So what can you do about a bad second mortgage rate today?
UncategorizedJanuary 13, 2019Trends show 2019 homebuyers will be largely female, Millennial and HispanicKnow a Hannah, Austin, Alexis, Logan or Taylor? According to new data, they might just become homebuyers this year.
UncategorizedDecember 30, 2018Home renovation: Expect the unexpectedNearly half of those have ever bought a home experienced an unexpected home renovation during the first year. Here's how to prepare for the unexpected.
UncategorizedDecember 14, 20183 mistakes to avoid when getting a second mortgageSecond mortgages are loans against your home taken out after your primary home loan (your first mortgage). Thy can be a great source of cheap money, but things can go wrong. Here's what to watch out for.
UncategorizedDecember 10, 2018Best home equity loan lenders for 2019If you like the mortgage you have, but want to cash out some of your equity, check out this list of best banks for home equity loans for 2019.
UncategorizedNovember 26, 2018Home equity can make you rich: Here’s howBuilding home equity is important, why finding a home with the potential to become equity rich is also important. Learn how to increase home equity here.
UncategorizedOctober 2, 2018Not sure where to move? Avoid these cities with the most annoying neighborsSo much for Southern hospitality. When it comes to annoying neighbors, the Lone Star State apparently has a lot of them. According to a new survey, Dallas, Austin and Houston are all in the top 10 for most annoying neighbors in the nation.
UncategorizedSeptember 9, 2018100 LTV home equity loan: You have real optionsLook up almost any article about home equity financing and you won't see a 100 ltv home equity loan. Most lenders limit you to 80 or 90 percent loan-to-value on these products. But there are 100 percent options.
UncategorizedSeptember 4, 2018How to get equity out of your homeHow to get equity out of your home. There are several options, but the right one for you may not be the best one for your neighbor. Here's how to determine which method is the most effective and affordable.
