Whether you want to save on interest payments, avoid debt in retirement or just feel the thrill of complete ownership, there are plenty of reasons to pay off your mortgage loan early. Yet because a house is typically the largest purchase most Americans ma
Feb 05, 2020 | Refinancing a Home
Mortgage interest rates have been near record lows this year, and the latest forecasts have rates falling even lower in the coming year. Many homeowners have already been taking advantage of these historically low rates by refinancing their mortgages. If
Jan 22, 2020 | Refinancing a Home
When you take out a mortgage loan, your lender puts a lot of trust in you to repay the loan. Lenders can do this because they do thorough financial background checks on borrowers before agreeing to lend money. Your interest rate will be based on how credi
Jan 01, 2020 | Refinancing a Home Preapproval Credit Purchasing a Home
Refinancing is a word thrown around in the mortgage world and can be a very useful tool for homeowners. But there are plenty of misconceptions about what a mortgage refinance is and what it entails. By understanding the four most common myths about refina
Nov 13, 2019 | Refinancing a Home
Mortgage interest rates have tumbled in recent months, making refinancing more appealing than ever. As of the latest Mortgage Bankers Association survey, refinance request volume is up 180% over last year. There may be some homeowners who would like to ta
Oct 09, 2019 | Credit Refinancing a Home
Americans have a lot of debt. As of mid-2019, U.S. borrowers owed a total of $1.4 trillion in student loans and another $1.07 trillion in consumer credit card debt. And then of course there’s the $1.28 trillion in auto loan debt. Add in first and se
Aug 21, 2019 | Refinancing a Home Mortgage Advice