You can lower your interest rate by wrapping high-interest credit cards into a refinance. But it doesn’t work for everyone. Continue reading
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RSS feed for this sectionBreaking: More College Grads To Be FHA-Approved In 2016
New guidelines make it easier for home buyers with student loan debt to qualify for FHA in 2016. Continue reading
How to get a no-closing-cost mortgage or refinance
Today’s low mortgage rates are helping consumers secure mortgages at zero out-of-pocket expense. Continue reading
Get A VA Mortgage Way Above VA Loan Limits
VA-eligible home buyers shouldn’t skip over higher-priced homes to stay within VA loan “limits.” There is no actual limit to a VA mortgage. Continue reading
NAR: 2016 Existing Home Sales Figures Best Since 2007
April home sales were strong and home supply remains tight nationwide. Prices are rising. What low-down payment options do today’s buyers have? Continue reading
Mortgage Broker Or Bank: Your Choice Matters
A mortgage broker is often the right choice. But a bank could be, too. Knowing how each type of company works can help you make the right decision. Continue reading
Self-Employment Is Not A Mortgage Deal-Breaker
Self-employment alone won’t stop your mortgage approval. You just need to know how lenders look at your income as a self-employed applicant. Continue reading
Mortgage after bankruptcy: How soon can you buy a home?
A bankruptcy doesn’t disqualify you from owning a home again. Getting approved for a new mortgage can happen in as little as one year. Continue reading
24 Months In A Row: VA Mortgage Rates Beat All Others
It pays to be a veteran. Using VA Benefits and the G.I. Bill, military borrowers get access to lower rates than the general U.S. population. Continue reading
Mortgage Rates Rising Off Freddie Mac’s 3.58% Print
Waiting to find a mortgage rate in the 3s? It’s a good time to get one. Analysis of the weekly Freddie Mac survey, plus live rate quotes and expert mortgage rate forecasts. Continue reading