Mortgage Refinance
Interested in a mortgage refinance? Find out if a refi could lower your monthly mortgage payment.
Refinance Basics
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Mortgage seasoning: What is it and what are the requirements?
It means you need to have money on hand to get a mortgage. And like fine wine — the longer, the better.
6 min read May 01, 2024 -
VA cash-out refinance: How it works and what to consider
A VA cash-out refinance can help you save money, but it isn’t free.
6 min read Apr 30, 2024 -
Portfolio mortgage lenders: What are they and how do you find one?
These lenders keep the mortgages they underwrite, so they may lend when others won’t.
6 min read Apr 30, 2024 -
How often can you refinance your home?
More than once, certainly. But making a habit of it gets costly.
7 min read Apr 29, 2024 -
What are cash-out refinance tax implications?
Cash-out refinances have implications at tax time.
7 min read Apr 26, 2024 -
What credit score is needed to refinance your mortgage?
If you have bad credit, you need to find ways to compensate for the additional risk.
4 min read Apr 26, 2024 -
How to get a low-cost mortgage refinance
But be careful, lest a strategy end up costing you more in the long run.
6 min read Apr 23, 2024 -
What is an energy-efficient mortgage (EEM)and how can it save you money?
You can get an EEM through many of the same lenders that offer mortgages.
7 min read Apr 19, 2024 -
I’m well into paying off my mortgage. Should I still refinance?
You need to crunch numbers to see if a refi makes sense.
5 min read Apr 19, 2024 -
What is a loan-to-value ratio?
It’s a comparison calculation that’ll determine if you’ll get a loan, and the interest rate you’ll pay.
4 min read Apr 19, 2024