Refinancing can save you money down the road if done the right way. Our refinancing guides will help you decide if a refinance is right for you, help you choose the right refinancing company, and provide useful information to help you navigate the refinancing process.
Soaring home values have many Americans tapping their home equity for cash — is it the right approach for you? Buying a house vs. renovating: Questions to ask “Stay or move?” is often not just a practical question but an emotional one. We grow to love homes, neighbors, and communities. They’re part of who we […]
Recent trends in the housing market, including increased home prices and values, make cash-out refinancing an exciting option for many Americans looking for money to spend or invest. What is a cash-out loan? With a cash-out refinance, you can get a lump sum of cash for home improvements, renovations, or other needs. It works by […]
There are many compelling reasons you might want to refinance your mortgage – to obtain a better interest rate, to shorten the length of the loan term, to switch mortgage types. But to do that, you need to first choose the mortgage refinance lender that’s best for you. The right lender will help you structure […]
If you consider three to be a lucky number, then you’re in luck. Why? Because there are three key factors that play a role in determining your eligibility for a mortgage. You’re likely familiar with the first two – income and credit history – because these are the two that most often come to people’s […]
This article will help you understand the ins and outs of a mortgage refinance. It will explain what refinancing means, explore the main types of refinancing options, and cover when it’s a good time to refinance. Finally, it will show how you can calculate whether or not refinancing makes financial sense for you. The post-pandemic […]
On December 20, 2017, President Trump signed into the law the Republican tax reform bill which went into effect at the start of 2018. With that, a number of changes have been made to our tax code, specifically, home equity loans and lines of credit. In the new bill, you can no longer claim a […]
Are you purchasing or refinancing a home in 2018? Check out our mortgage tips to help you have an awesome mortgage this year! Tip #1 – Build up your reserve savings You may have enough for your down payment and closing costs but if the payout depletes your savings, you could still run into some […]
With a new government administration set to take office, the mortgage industry is in for some changes, which is to be expected with any new elected president. Since the election, Americans have seen an aggressive increase in mortgage rates, which are currently siting at their highest level since May 2014; that, along with the news […]
The post-Brexit refinance frenzy seems to have leveled off, but that doesn’t mean borrowers aren’t taking advantage of current low rates; purchase applications have started to see an increase. According to data, refinance applications fell by 1% this week after seeing an increase of 24% over the past 4 weeks, while purchase applications saw a 23% […]
Mortgage rates continue to linger near all-time lows and refinance applications are through the roof. With the 30-year fixed rate sitting just above the all-time low rate at 3.52% (the record low being 3.5%) you can see why so many borrowers are taking advantage of these rates. The end of the July 1st week saw a […]