Tag: Mortgage

Posted on 12/22/2024
Quick basics of mortgage points
Mortgage points can be a confusing topic, especially if...
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Posted on 07/21/2024
Home refinance: Costs to consider
Refinancing your home can have major benefits: a lower...
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Posted on 04/14/2024
Online preapproval: How to make your mortgage process easier
When preparing to buy a home, many potential buyers...
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Posted on 01/21/2024
The basics of recasting your mortgage payments
Recasting mortgage payments is a little-known gem when it...
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Posted on 06/18/2023
How much should you spend on a down payment on a house?
A major step in the homebuying process is paying the down...
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Posted on 10/16/2022
30-Year mortgage rates: What payment options are available?
30-year mortgage rates are the norm among mortgage rates. Most options for monthly payments involve a fixed interest rate, while there are a few that may offer an adjustable rate mortgage for homebuyers searching for interest flexibility. However, some homeowners may want to repay their mortgage lenders faster than originally planned, while others may need more flexibility in...
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Posted on 08/28/2022
What is a mortgage prepayment penalty?
Mortgage lenders make money primarily through interest...
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Posted on 06/20/2021
Types of Mortgages for Home Buyers
Photo by TheDigitalWay via Pixabay Looking to buy your first home? Unless you have a couple hundred thousand in the bank, a rich family member or a winning lottery ticket, you’re going to have to borrow money. TV ads suggest it’s as easy as clicking your phone, and in some cases it might be, but you should know...
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Posted on 07/19/2020
Quick Tips for Paying off Your Mortgage
Photo by ESB Professional via Shutterstock If the thought of getting a mortgage and being in that much debt is stopping you from buying a home, plan to pay it off. Here’s how you can do it in just five to 10 years. Live well below your means. If you can keep your mortgage payment to below twenty...
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