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Conventional mortgages are the most popular loan for homebuyers and refinancers alike. Here are the conventional loan requirements you need to know before applying.

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Protect your new home with safety measures designed to combat the risk of fire, carbon monoxide poisoning, flooding, and burglary.

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Your utility bills can eat up a large chunk of your monthly budget, but there are a number of ways you can cut costs. Check out our tips for saving....

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Moving into a new home? Make sure you’re not overlooking any steps of our New Homeowner Checklist so you can start enjoying your new place as soon as possible.

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Feeling out of place after a move? Learn how to make a new town feel like home by meeting neighbors, exploring shops, and giving new adventures a try.

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If you’re interested in a rate-and-term refinance, then you have a few options. Here's what you need to know about your no cash out and limited cash out refinance options.

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about No Cash Out Refinance vs. Limited Cash Out Refinance: What You Need to Know Before Getting Started

Wondering “How much does it cost to refinance?” Here’s your guide to the short- and long-term costs of refinancing your mortgage.

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Want to use the equity you’ve built up in your home? Here’s an intro to cash-out refinances, including when you might (or might not) want to consider one.

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If your mortgage or rate doesn’t reflect your current financial situation, it’s time for a loan refinance. See the benefits, how it works, and how to get one.

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about What is a refinance and how it helps you save

Here are the counties where mortgage payments have jumped the most in the past 2 years.

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about Counties where mortgage payments have jumped the most in the past two years

A conventional loan refinance can help you save money on your overall mortgage costs. See how to refinance a government-funded mortgage to a conventional loan.

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about Change your loan type and save with a conventional loan refinance

Why wait, save, and pay rent to your landlord when you could be paying off your own home. See why smaller down payments can unlock the door to homeownership.

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about When a 3%, 5%, or 10% conventional loan down payment is smarter

Refinancing your mortgage? You may want to buy down your interest rate by purchasing points, which can save you thousands over the life of your loan.

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about A guide to refinance points

We looked at notable design trends over the past 100 years to see how American homes have changed.

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Learn key interior design tips to furnish your home like the professionals, ways to work with what you’ve got, and how to get the money to do it all.

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A jumbo loan refinance is needed when you have a high mortgage balance. Learn about the qualifications, closing costs, and when it may be worth it.

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about Could a jumbo loan refinance deliver jumbo savings?

If you’re looking for a home in a high-cost area or need to refinance a large mortgage balance, you may need a jumbo loan—here’s what you should know to get...

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Worried about extreme weather? You’re not alone. Here’s how to factor natural disasters into your real estate decisions.

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With most lenders, pre-approval is free, doesn’t hurt your credit, and doesn’t commit you to a loan. Learn more and get started with our pre-approval guide.

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Looking to buy a property that makes money for you? Learn the minimum qualification requirements to get pre-approved for a mortgage on an investment property.

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