Household Finances
One Brilliant Way a Cash-Out Refi Can Pay the Mortgage
Boss-level home improvement: Build a tiny house on your property, and the renter pays your mortgage.
Good purposes for the cash you get from a cash-out refinance are so numerous that we could write about a different one every day all year. In the face of all the possibilities, every homeowner has different priorities. Paying off expensive credit card debt is a favorite use of cash-out refi, as is settling medical bills. Home improvements and repai...
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Major Purchase
Tenancy In Common (TIC) In Real Estate Explained
Get a quick breakdown of one of the real estate’s most popular terms, tenants in common or (TIC), how it works, and the pros and cons to see if making this real estate move would benefit you.
VA Home Loan
VA Loan Appraisal and VA Inspection Requirements, Including the VA Minimum Property Requirements for 2023
Everything you need to know about the VA loan appraisal process and VA inspection, including the VA Minimum Property Requirements for 2023.
Home Buying
Quitclaim Deeds Explained
A quitclaim deed is a fast way to transfer property, but unlike other ways, it includes no protections for the buyer.
Mortgage Refinance
Mortgage Recasting Explained: Why You Might Want to Do It
Keep your great low interest rate while lowering your payment—the double benefits of mortgage recasting.
Home Loans
Pros and Cons of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
A variable interest rate might be invitingly low for a while, but what happens when it's time for the rate to adjust?
Home Loans
FHA Loans Vs. Conventional Loans
Get educated on FHA loans and conventional loan basics and see which loan is right for you.
Home Loan
Mortgage Underwriting: What It Is and What to Expect
Understanding this vital step in the home loan process.
Buying a Home
Your Ultimate Guide to the Difference Between Pre-Qualifying for Mortgage vs. Pre-Approval
We’ll give you a better understanding of what it means to be pre-qualified vs. pre-approved for your mortgage.
Household Finances
Your FICO Score 10 and 10 T Explained
All about the latest FICO credit score and why it might become the new standard in home mortgages.
Buying a Home
Solid Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
7 pieces of proven advice for tackling this milestone event.
Refinancing
3 Good Uses of a Cash-Out Refi
A cash-out refi can supercharge your mortgage with a new low interest rate and line your pockets too, but this is not mad money.
Buying a Home
How Much Should You Save for a Down Payment?
We all know money talks. Here's what your down payment says to lenders.
Fundamentals
Learning Center: Mortgage Myths Debunked
Some of what you have heard about home loans simply isn't true.
Fundamentals
Learning Center: Popular Loan Products at a Glance
Learn about the major choices because one kind of mortgage is the best fit for you.
Solar Incentives
Energy Efficiency Makes Way for Enhanced Quality of Life
Energy conservation and health are intertwined.
Solar News
Two California Senators Just Changed the Solar Game With This New Bill
Less expensive solar panels and slashed energy bills promise to make this solar bill wildly popular.
Solar News
Fierce Competition Benefits Solar Customers, Keeps Industry Tense
Neighborhood solar companies succeed because they offer what the public wants.
Solar Incentives
When It Comes to Solar Rebates & Tax Credits, Every State Is Different
We break it all down for you here.
Green Living
Solar Success Story: The Urban Farmer
Energy independence and the environment were important incentives, but the biggest was the write-off.
