Tag: Mortgage

Posted on 05/21/2023

A Basic Guide to Veteran Mortgage Relief Options

If you have a VA loan, the U.S. government has options in place to assist you in case of financial hardship. There are multiple programs available to help you avoid late payments and foreclosure if your mortgage meets eligibility. Here are the major veteran mortgage relief options to know: Refund Modification A refund modification affects the principal and...

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Posted on 05/01/2022

"Should I refinance my mortgage?" 3 Common reasons homeowners refinance

Homeowners refinance their mortgages for an assortment of reasons. Some reasons center around strictly wanting to pay off their homes faster and at better interest rates, while others may fall along practical life events or emergencies. If you find yourself asking, “should I refinance my mortgage,” try checking off a few boxes to help come to a decision....

Home Finance

Home Loans

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Posted on 08/08/2021

Looking to Buy a Home? Let's Start with Your Loan

Photo by Nattanan Kanchanaprat via Pixabay If you’re in the market to purchase a home, it can be a confusing process. Interest rates, types of loans and what may apply to you can all sound like a foreign language. It’s always best to have some background knowledge before going to see a mortgage broker to make sure you’re...

Homebuying

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Posted on 01/17/2021

Pros & Cons of "Subject-to" Real Estate

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay When you're considering buying real estate as an investment, it's a good idea to weigh the pros and cons. That's especially important with "subject-to" real estate, because there can be risks and rewards with this type of property that are different from traditional purchases. Here's what you should be considering, before you...

Investment

Home Loan

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Posted on 10/13/2019

Should Avoid Paying Off Your Mortgage Early?

Deciding not to pay off ahead on your mortgage can be a decision made because you want to divert your cash to another investment. If you have an investment that is certain to yield interest or because you have a certain way you have planned your finances, paying the full mortgage earlier than due has no place on...

Mortgage

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Posted on 08/04/2019

Is a Bigger Mortgage Better?

When dealing with mortgages, people erroneously believe that the smaller the mortgage taken out, the better for them. This article will clarify the reasons why even as daunting as it sounds, the larger and more prolonged the loan, the better. People who apply for mortgages are those who want to own a house but don't have sufficient cash...

Personal Finance

Mortgage

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Posted on 07/07/2019

Reasons Your Mortgage Application Could Get Rejected

A wise man once said to hope for the best, but plan for the worst. When you’re contemplating buying a house, even before beginning the actual application itself, it’s helpful to consider what could possibly lead to its rejection. This is especially important if you’ll be applying for your home loan at a traditional bank. These are particularly...

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Posted on 06/26/2018

What You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Home

What You Need to Know Before Buying Your First Home For the generation that grew up at the height of the subprime mortgage crisis, buying a home is a scary concept. Many young people in the 18-34 age range are dealing with high rent, a poor job market, unpaid internships, and student loans the size of a home...

Buying A Home

Buying Tips

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