Mortgage Refinance
Saving for a Down Payment: 5 Straightforward Tips
The money represents your instant equity in the new home, and with this advice you can save more.
A backyard. Garage parking. No onsite landlord you have to answer to. It is easy to see the appeal of homeownership. So what's the main thing that stops a person from snagging their dream home? The daunting cost of a down payment.
The fact of the matter is it's hard to save money. With so many of us living paycheck to paycheck, a 20% down payment o...
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Home Equity
Tap Into Your Home’s Equity With a Cash-Out Refinance or a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) and Get Money for the Things You Need
Which should you choose? Cash-out refinance vs. home equity line of credit (HELOC).
Mortgage Refinance
Should You Refinance Your Home Again?
4 advantages to refinancing a home mortgage after only 4 years.
Mortgage Refinance
Inflation, Skyrocketing Rates, Fed Rate Hikes Oh My!
Between inflation and the latest fed rate hikes, should you consider home refinancing?
Household Finances
The Only Times You Should Close a Credit Card (and How to Do It Right)
Close a credit card only for a good reason, and do it this way.
Mortgage Refinance
Mortgage Refi vs. Personal Loan to Escape Credit Card Debt
What are the pros and cons of these two popular debt consolidation strategies?
Getting Started
Choosing the Right Loan Product
So many options are out there, but one loan product is the best fit for you.
Home Improvement
Wondering What a Bathroom Renovation Costs?
A cash-out refinance could be the key to covering the whole thing.
Home Loan
15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage: Making the Choice
No one has a crystal ball to see 15 years ahead, much less 30, but if your income is strong and stable, a larger monthly payment will get you to the finish line sooner.
Getting Started
Figure Your DTI in 3 Easy Steps
You should know your DTI when you shop for a loan just like you know your size when you shop for shoes.
Fundamentals
Learning Center: Pros and Cons of 15- and 30-Year Mortgages
No one has a crystal ball to see 15 years ahead, much less 30, but if you can swing a higher payment, a shorter term will save you a lot of money.
Fundamentals
Learning Center: Interest and APR—What's the Difference?
You see two rates when you shop for a loan, and we explain why.
Home Improvement
The Most Effective Winter Energy Tip Just Got a Lot More Important
One home improvement brings you a 117% ROI and could save you hundreds this winter.
Solar News
Is Minnesota Poised to Take Over the Solar Industry?
Minnesota’s Iron Range is planning an enormous solar panel manufacturing facility.
Solar News
California Sued Over Bogus Solar Rule
The California Solar and Storage Association is fighting back.
Solar Basics
Why the Value Proposition of Solar Keeps Improving
Marvel at all the ways solar keeps getting more affordable compared to the only real alternative people have, the grid.
Solar News
Previously Hesitant Homeowners Are Now Going Solar in Droves
As energy costs rise, solar keeps getting cheaper.
Home Improvement
Easy DIY Under-$200 Home Security Kit
7 straightforward items (including 1 freebie!) to secure your home affordably.
Solar News
Going Solar Might Get Much Cheaper
New bill introduced in Congress could make it happen.
Solar Basics
Level Up to As Much Solar As Suits You
Solar offers levels of participation (all of them rewarding) to match any homeowner's commitment.
