5 ways to make a mortgage payment on time or in the nick of time
Yes, you can write a check, but there are better ways to pay your mortgage.
4 min read
Jun 29, 2021
Ellen Chang is a freelance journalist who is based in Houston and writes articles for TheStreet, U.S. News & World Report and Hart Energy. Chang focuses her articles on stocks, entrepreneurs, personal finance, energy and cybersecurity. Her byline has appeared in national business publications, including CBS News, Yahoo Finance and MSN Money.
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People who inherit homes will want to pay close attention to this proposal.
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These loans are made for folks who are struggling to afford a home of their own.
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