If you’re planning to buy a home or refinance your current one, choosing between a fixed-rate mortgage and an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is an important decision. Let’s consider the key
Savvy Homeowners Keep Refinancing on Their Radar
Staying current with mortgage refinancing is a smart financial habit. As interest rates and economic conditions fluctuate, keeping an eye on the market can help you make money-saving decisions.
Keep Your
Looking Ahead to Your Mortgage Payoff? Consider This…
Homeowners can reap significant financial rewards by paying off their mortgages early. Let’s consider the most effective prepayment strategies.
Lump-Sum Prepayments
Unlike monthly payments, one-time lump-sum prepayments go straight toward reducing a
When Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
The short answer is simple: when it saves you money. How you save that money and how you might use refinancing for your financial benefit is a little more complicated.
When
2025 Housing Market Forecast
If you’re in the market for a home this year, you’ll want to keep your eye on a few things: mortgage rates, home prices, and home availability. Let’s see what
Credit Scores: What Homebuyers Need to Know
A borrower’s credit score often plays a significant role in determining loan type, amount, and terms. Here’s what you need to know.
Minimum Credit Scores
How low can a credit score go
NAR’s Predictions for the 2025 Housing Market
Economists for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently gathered in Boston to talk about the future of the residential real estate market. Let’s look at the top-line takeaways.
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How Do I Refinance My Mortgage?
With the talk of interest rates dropping, lots of homeowners are thinking about refinancing. Let’s look at the logistics of refinancing and how it might work for you.
Refinancing 101
When you
What Not to Do When Mortgage Interest Rates Drop
The Federal Reserve recently made big news by lowering the federal funds rate for the first time in four years. This move will probably prompt lower mortgage rates, making now
FHA Loans for First-Time Homebuyers
Are you ready to buy your first home? You’re in good company. Last year, nearly a third of homebuyers in America were first-time buyers. Overall, about one in seven homebuyers