Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
Latest Articles
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What is an interest-only HELOC and how does it work?
It lets you borrow money and make minimal monthly repayments for a while. But it could shock you at the end.
7 min read Apr 22, 2024 -
Is the housing market going to crash? What the experts are saying
The market keeps defying expectations. But experts agree that a housing market crash is not imminent.
9 min read Apr 21, 2024 -
How to avoid mortgage rate lock extension fees
Protect yourself from being charged over a loan delay that wasn’t your fault.
4 min read Apr 19, 2024 -
VA loans: What they are and how they work
Learn the essentials of this popular mortgage before you apply.
7 min read Apr 19, 2024 -
Home equity loan or HELOC vs. cash-out mortgage refinance
Knowing the differences among equity loans will help you make the right choice.
9 min read Apr 16, 2024 -
Prepaying your mortgage: What is it and should I do it?
Pay a little more every month, and cut your mortgage interest by a lot.
5 min read Apr 15, 2024 -
What not to do before closing on a house
How to navigate the time between when you apply for a mortgage and when it closes.
7 min read Apr 11, 2024 -
How to refinance a rental property
No, it’s not exactly the same as refinancing your home’s mortgage.
7 min read Apr 11, 2024 -
VA loan down payment: Definition and requirements
Most VA loan borrowers don’t have to make a down payment. Here’s how to decide whether you should.
5 min read Apr 10, 2024 -
Private mortgage insurance (PMI): What it is and how it works
Hard to avoid it if your down payment is low. But must you pay this extra fee forever?
9 min read Apr 10, 2024