Mortgages

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• What is a land lease?

  You might have leased a car, but did you know you can also lease land for your home?

  3 min read Apr 12, 2021

  

• Mortgage rate deals for week ending April 9, 2021: Top offers from lenders

  Rates have fallen and they are still low by historical standards.

  1 min read Apr 10, 2021

  

• Weekly mortgage Q&A: Everything you need to know about appraisal gaps at closing

  This week we talked to Angelica Olmsted from RE/MAX about appraisal gaps.

  4 min read Apr 10, 2021

  

• Mortgage and real estate news this week: Bids over list price surge, and waiving inspections

  This week we hear from an expert about where mortgage rates are headed and learn about how iBuyers work.

  1 min read Apr 10, 2021

  

• Compare Today’s Mortgage Rates, April 9, 2021 – Rates down across the board

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  2 min read Apr 09, 2021

  

• Today’s refi rates decline | April 9, 2021

  The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.25 percent, down 9 basis points from a week ago. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.51 percent, down 10 basis points over the last seven days. The [...]

  4 min read Apr 09, 2021

  

• How to choose the right mortgage modification strategy

  If you can’t pay your mortgage, you may be able to have it modified. Here’s what to look for.

  3 min read Apr 09, 2021

  

• How to find your mortgage rate

  Low rates are one reason to refinance, but not the only reason.

  2 min read Apr 09, 2021

  

• In these states, a majority of homes sell over asking price

  “This is amazing, incredible,” says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “List price is just a beginning.’”

  3 min read Apr 09, 2021

  

• What credit score do I need to refinance my mortgage?

  If you have bad credit, you need to find ways to compensate for the additional risk.

  3 min read Apr 09, 2021