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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 -
Mortgage rates retreat this week as spring homebuyers emerge
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 7 percent as of March 13, 2024.
2 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 -
Mortgage accelerator loan: What is it and how does it work?
Though there’s buzz around mortgage accelerator loans, they aren’t for everyone.
3 min read Mar 11, 2024 -
Younger homeowners more likely to have used retirement savings for a down payment — should you?
Is it worth using retirement savings to fund a down payment on a home?
5 min read Mar 11, 2024 -
What is a mortgagee clause?
It’s often mandatory if you’re buying a home with a mortgage.
6 min read Mar 11, 2024 -
What is a gift letter for a mortgage?
Many times, homebuyers turn to others to get enough cash upfront for a mortgage.
10 min read Mar 08, 2024 -
What is the first-time homebuyer tax credit?
This once and future tax break for first-timers is still pending. Until it returns, here are alternatives.
5 min read Mar 08, 2024 -
Single women homebuyer statistics and tips 2024
The share of single women homebuyers continues to outpace the share of single men in the housing market.
4 min read Mar 08, 2024