How to refinance a vacation home
Learn the process for refinancing a vacation home, and how it differs from refinancing a primary residence.
Hot housing market eliminates some risks from using cash-out refinances for student loans
Take advantage of the hot housing market and roll your student loans into your mortgage with a cash-out refinance.
Today's mortgage refinance rates all trend upward for first time since mid-March | June 30, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 30, 2021, which are up from yesterday.
Today's mortgage rates rise across 30- and 15-year terms | June 30, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for June 30, 2021, which are trending up from yesterday.
Mortgage applications skid to lowest in over a year
Mortgage applications fell last week to numbers not seen for well more than a year, with both purchases and refinances taking a hit.
Heat wave relief: How to pay for a new air conditioning system
Several regions of America are experiencing a record-shattering heatwave, which is bad news for people without central air. Keep reading to learn more about air conditioner financing, and compare your financing options.
Ready to refinance a rental property? What to know
It’s a bit tougher to refinance a rental property than a property you live in. Credit score and other requirements are usually stricter.
Today's mortgage rates dip for 20-year and 10-year terms | June 29, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for June 29, 2021, which are a mixed bag from yesterday.
Today's 30-year mortgage refinance rates bounce downward again | June 29, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 29, 2021, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Homeowners previously in COVID mortgage forbearance can qualify for low-income refinance – here's how
After launching its new refinance option for low-income homeowners, Fannie Mae is now expanding its program in order to include those who have been in forbearance due to COVID-19.
As FHFA extends foreclosure moratorium for final time, here’s what struggling homeowners can do
The FHFA announced it will extend its block on foreclosures and REO evictions for another month. Here's what that means and what you can do if you're struggling to make mortgage payments.
Today's mortgage refinance rates edge up for 30-year terms | June 28, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 28, 2021, which are largely unchanged from last Friday.
Today's mortgage rates open week with slight bump in 10-year rates | June 28, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for June 28, 2021, which are largely unchanged from last Friday.
What you need to know about selling a home in 2021
Here’s what you need to know about navigating the hot housing market and selling a home in 2021
What's the difference between homeowners insurance and condo/co-op insurance?
There are big differences between homeowners insurance and co-op insurance.
Mortgage refinances rise for second straight week – how to get the most of out of yours
After a slight increase in mortgage rates refinance applications still increased as homeowners rush to refinance their mortgage before rates increase further.
Today's mortgage refinance rates end week near historical lows | June 25, 2021
Check out the mortgage refinancing rates for June 25, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Today's average mortgage rate sticks below 2.5% for third straight day | June 25, 2021
Check out the mortgage rates for June 25, 2021, which are unchanged from yesterday.
The FIRE movement: How to retire early with no mortgage debt
If you have a goal to retire early, you may be wondering how your mortgage might affect this. Learn more about reaching FIRE with no mortgage debt and how to make this a reality in this article.
What you need to know before making a down payment on your home
Thinking of buying a home soon? Here’s what you need to know about making a down payment.