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What is a foreclosure? How it works and how to avoid it
After several missed payments, your lender can start the foreclosure process.
6 min read Aug 10, 2022 -
APR vs. interest rate: What’s the difference?
Most homebuyers focus on the mortgage rate and ignore the APR.
3 min read Aug 10, 2022 -
Should you add a co-borrower to your mortgage?
Having a co-borrower can boost your chances of being approved for a mortgage.
4 min read Aug 10, 2022 -
Latest mortgage news: 30-year rate edges up
Mortgage rates resumed their rise.
3 min read Aug 10, 2022 -
What are mortgage reserves and how much do you need?
Mortgage reserves act as a financial cushion to meet your monthly payments in case your income changes.
3 min read Aug 10, 2022 -
How to lower your mortgage payment
There are ways to lower mortgage payments, but not all are right for everyone.
3 min read Aug 10, 2022 -
What is a jumbo loan and when do you need one?
As the name implies, a jumbo loan covers a larger-than-normal loan amount.
5 min read Aug 10, 2022 -
What is a fixed-rate mortgage and how does it work?
Find out all about this most common type of mortgage.
6 min read Aug 10, 2022 -
Inflation and the housing market: What you can do as prices spike
The housing market isn’t immune from outside economic forces, including inflation.
4 min read Aug 10, 2022 -
Flex Modification: What to know about the Fannie, Freddie mortgage modification program
If you’re behind on your mortgage, a Flex Modification might be able to help.
5 min read Aug 09, 2022