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With interest rates rising, shopping around is more important than ever.
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Being a novice often feels like a nuisance. However, there are actually perks to being a first-timer.
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If Hurricane Helene has affected your ability to pay your mortgage, contact your servicer right away.
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It’s the fun part, when you get your money. But you have to be ready when it ends.
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With mortgage rates set to gradually fall, does it make sense to refinance this year?
The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.
When is it a good idea to refinance
When doing so saves you money — or helps you score some.
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It isn’t cheap. But what matters more is how fast you can recoup those closing costs.
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It’s the first step on the road to losing your home. So avoid it.
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Although used interchangeably, deferment isn’t the same as forbearance.
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It’s not the end if you miss just one. But don’t make a habit of it.
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Here are options if your mortgage forbearance plan is expiring.
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It’s what we think of when we think “mortgage”: a big loan used to buy a home.
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Up to four, usually. But it’s complicated.
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It can get a homeowner out of a jam and a buyer a good deal. But it’s tough to pull off.
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