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What is manual mortgage underwriting?
For borrowers with credit dings or unusual financials, manual underwriting can be key.
4 min read Mar 15, 2024 -
LGBTQ homebuyers: Know your rights under state and federal law
It’s your biggest defense against housing discrimination.
5 min read Mar 15, 2024 -
What is the right of redemption? How it works during foreclosure
This legal process could help you keep your home — but it comes with a catch.
5 min read Mar 14, 2024 -
What is a 10/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)?
It’s a popular adjustable-rate mortgage, which may or may not be better than a fixed rate.
6 min read Mar 14, 2024 -
What is an interest-only mortgage and how does it work?
Are you one of the few these high-risk loans can benefit?
5 min read Mar 14, 2024 -
What are mortgage-backed securities?
Your humble home loan may be part of an asset that keeps mortgage money flowing.
8 min read Mar 14, 2024 -
How often should you compare mortgage rates?
Don’t go crazy. But it’s important to look regularly when looking to purchase or refinance.
5 min read Mar 13, 2024 -
How to write a letter of explanation for a mortgage
There’s no need to panic, but it’s important to do it right. Your loan may depend on it.
7 min read Mar 13, 2024 -
Open-ended mortgages: What are they and how do they work?
In some ways, an open-end mortgage is similar to a home equity line of credit (HELOC).
4 min read Mar 12, 2024 -
What is Ginnie Mae?
You don’t interact with it. But it makes that affordable mortgage of yours possible.
6 min read Mar 12, 2024