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Mortgage application: What’s included and how to prepare
You have to know all the questions to give the right answers.
8 min read May 17, 2024 -
Should I use a home equity loan to buy a car?
It’s not so much whether you can, but if you should.
6 min read May 17, 2024 -
FHA vs. conventional loans: What’s the difference?
Is one better than the other? Here are the pros and cons of each.
8 min read May 16, 2024 -
Mortgage rates dip as inflation cools ever so slightly
This is the week that was in mortgage rates across the U.S.
2 min read May 15, 2024 -
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA): What it is and why it’s important
It’s a way that you can get a sense of how a lender treats borrowers like you.
5 min read May 14, 2024 -
What is collateral for a mortgage, and how does it work?
It’s usually the home you’re buying — and it’s on the line if you can’t repay the loan.
4 min read May 13, 2024 -
5 biggest myths about mortgage refinance
Don’t let lack of knowledge hold you back from refinancing.
7 min read May 13, 2024 -
What is a 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)?
A 5/1 ARM is a common type of adjustable-rate mortgage.
8 min read May 10, 2024 -
Income requirements to qualify for a mortgage
It’s not just if you have enough coming in, but how much you have going out.
5 min read May 10, 2024 -
Pros and cons of a 15-year mortgage
A 15-year mortgage has a lot of positives. Provided it won’t cost you too much.
4 min read May 09, 2024