Home Loan
Protect Your Information Online Like the Security Experts Do
Cyber crime is at an all-time high, and background checks might be the only answer.
You do it. I do it. We all do it. Scroll through our phones, or check in on today’s emails, open up an app or two (or ten)... In the 2020s, we’re all online, all the time. And you know who else is on there? Lurking in the shadows around every digital corner? Hackers! This day and age where your data has never been more widespread is also a time whe...
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Home Loan
Paying Closing Costs Now vs. Rolling Them Into a Home Loan
Should you pay closing costs out of pocket or finance them with the loan?
Home Buying
What's Coming If You Buy or Refi in 2021
Low rates and decelerating home prices are two pieces of good news for anyone who wants to buy a home in the new year.
Home Loan
5 Things You Shouldn't Do After Applying for a Mortgage
Ready to close? Steer clear of these common pitfalls.
Advantages of Buying in a New Neighborhood
New construction has the appeal of freshness but costs more.
Home Loan
Your Guide to Common Mortgage Options
Learn about three mortgage options that are popular among first-time buyers.
Mortgage Refinance
Refinancing vs. Loan Modification
Refinancing isn't the only way to get new mortgage terms!
Reverse Mortgage
Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You? Q&A
For certain people a reverse mortgage is a worthwhile loan product, but how do you know if you're one of them?
Mortgage Refinance
Refinancing a Mortgage When You Have Bad Credit
Everyone deserves refinancing options. Do you know yours?
Home Buying
5 Signs You're Ready to Buy Your First Home
Your go-to checklist for homebuying.
Mortgage Refinance
How Many Times Can You Refinance A House?
Learn more about refinancing so that you can take advantage of falling interest rates.
Household Finances
Mortgage Prepayment: The Surprising Savings of $100 Extra
Paying down your loan principal with a little extra each month saves you big money in interest and builds equity quicker.
Home Buying
6 Negotiating Tips for Winning When You Buy a Home
We are in a seller's market, but you can still get ahead of the competition with this expert advice.
Home Loan
Cosigners and Mortgages: What Borrowers Need to Know
A mortgage cosigner could mean better terms and interest rates for the primary borrower, but how is the cosigner affected?
Mortgage Refinance
Act Now to Avoid the Adverse Market Refinance Fee
Thinking of refinancing? Do so before a new fee goes into effect.
Home Buying
Mortgage Process Checklist
Ready to buy a house? Follow these 10 easy steps to secure your dream home.
Home Buying
How Home Buying Is Different Right Now
With interest rates that previous generations could only dream of and a low housing supply, the market is red-hot despite the chill over the rest of the economy.
Household Finances
The True Cost of Late Mortgage Payments
Learn about the cost and other impacts of missing a mortgage installment.
Mortgage Refinance
2 More Good Reasons for a Cash-Out Refinance—and 1 Terrible Reason
Convert equity to cash with a timely cash-out refinance, but if you don't have a sensible plan for the money you're better off leaving it in the home.
Home Loan
Here's Why Your Debt-to-Income Ratio Is So Important
A low DTI paves the way for a competitive mortgage.
