Home Buying
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?
The vast majority of home mortgages today fall into two categories. The first and most popular type of home mortgage has a fixed interest rate. For the life of the home loan, the interest rate never changes and the payment stays the same.
The second type of home mortgage has a variable interest rate. In a true variable-rate mortgage, the interest r...
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Your Guide to Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Get to know this popular loan option!
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Low rates and decelerating home prices are two pieces of good news for anyone who wants to buy a home in the new year.
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5 Things You Shouldn't Do After Applying for a Mortgage
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Refinancing vs. Loan Modification
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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?
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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.
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How Many Times Can You Refinance A House?
Learn more about refinancing so that you can take advantage of falling interest rates.
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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.
