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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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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 youâre 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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Learn the pros and cons of a cash out refinance to help you decide if the financial move is right for you.
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With a cash out refinance, you take out a new mortgage for more money than you owe on your current loan. The difference is paid to you in cash.
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Use this cash out refinance calculator to see how much you could borrow and what the cost of your new monthly payment would be.
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Conventional loans offer plenty of perks. But which is best? Our overview of different types of conventional loans will help you pick the best one for you.
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Wondering âHow much does it cost to refinance?â Hereâs your guide to the short- and long-term costs of refinancing your mortgage.
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Want to use the equity youâve built up in your home? Hereâs an intro to cash-out refinances, including when you might (or might not) want to consider one.
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Let's take a trip down memory lane and recap the mortgage history of the housing market in America: From the first commercial bank to this post-COVID era.
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Refinancing your mortgage? Hereâs a breakdown on the refinance appraisal process, associated costs, and what to do if your appraisal comes back lower or higher than expected.
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Conventional loans are the most common mortgage type in the US. Here we explain what makes them different from other mortgage options and how to get one.
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Low-income homeowners who were previously denied a mortgage refinance may now qualify through RefiNowâą. You may save up to $3k/yr by lowering your monthly costs.
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Refinancing may help you save money and give you access to your home equity. Here are the pros and cons of refinancing, and scenarios when it makes sense.
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How often can you refinance your home loan? While thereâs no limit, there are some things to keep in mind. Hereâs what you should know before refinancing, again.
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Want to access the equity in your home? You have 2 options: taking out a second mortgage or doing a cash-out refinance. Letâs compare the benefits of both.
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Try this interactive amortization calculator to find the amortization schedule for any fixed-rate mortgage.
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Use mortgage points to buy down your interest rate when purchasing or refinancing a home. Learn how it lowers interest rates and saves you money over time.
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See example scenarios of points and in action, to better understand how to make decisions with your own mortgage.
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Jumbos are about the size of the loan, not the size of the home. See what a jumbo loan is, where you might need one, and how to avoid them...
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