Tag: Mortgage

Posted on 01/07/2024

Mortgage points: Your basic guide

Mortgage points can be a confusing topic, especially if...

Homebuyer

Homeowner

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Posted on 06/12/2022

3 Common reasons to refinance your mortgage

Homeowners refinance their mortgages for an assortment of reasons. Some reasons center around strictly wanting to pay off their homes faster and at better interest rates, while others may fall along practical life events or emergencies. If you find yourself asking, “should I refinance my mortgage,” try checking off a few boxes to help come to a decision....

Home Finance

Home Loans

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Posted on 12/12/2021

FHA Loan: What to Consider When Applying for One

If you're in the market for your first home, there's a good chance you'll need to take out a mortgage. One of the most popular mortgage types (especially for first-time buyers) is known as a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan. What is an FHA Loan? Specifically, an FHA loan refers to one that is backed and insured by...

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Posted on 06/06/2021

Invest or Pay Down Your Mortgage Quicker - Which is Better?

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Often, when discussing ways to get out of debt, the subject of “mortgage versus investments” comes up. If you have a mortgage, your monthly budget likely revolves around paying it first, meaning investment ideas take a back seat. One way to free money up to invest is to pay off the mortgage, and...

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Posted on 05/17/2020

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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