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Cash-out refinance: How it works and when to do it
A cash-out refi lets you tap your home equity in cash. See if it’s right for you.
10 min read Sep 25, 2023 -
No affordable mortgages? This startup could help you take the seller’s loan instead
What if you could buy a home today, but lock in a mortgage rate from 2021?
4 min read Sep 25, 2023 -
Mortgage and real estate news this week: The Fed’s latest move and mortgage rates
Top mortgage and real estate news of the week
1 min read Sep 23, 2023 -
Mortgage lenders vs banks: Deciding where to get your mortgage
Although lenders can provide the same end product, not all are created equally.
5 min read Sep 22, 2023 -
Mortgage points: What are they and how do they work?
They let you buy your way into a cheaper loan. But it pays to do a little analysis first.
7 min read Sep 22, 2023 -
Homebuyer education courses: What are they and should you take one?
If you’re a first-time homebuyer, a little learning never hurts.
4 min read Sep 22, 2023 -
What happens if you inherit a house with a mortgage?
First off, the mortgage still needs to be repaid — whatever your ultimate plans for the home are.
8 min read Sep 22, 2023 -
Blanket mortgage: How it works and who should use it
It covers a particular type of borrower or investor. Newbies needn’t apply.
4 min read Sep 22, 2023 -
How much flood insurance is required by mortgage lenders?
The National Flood Insurance Program coverage ceiling may not be enough.
3 min read Sep 22, 2023 -
What is an interest-only HELOC?
It lets you borrow money and make minimal monthly repayments for a while. But it could shock you at the end.
7 min read Sep 21, 2023