When Does It Make Sense to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?
Financial experts offer differing perspectives, so find out what makes sense for your individual budget and long-term goals.
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A Guide to Negative Equity
Referred to as negative equity, being “underwater”, or an “upside-down” mortgage, this home finance challenge affects millions of homeowners. Find out what it is and how to avoid it.
Five Ways to Make Your Home Safer
Safety is about more than just alarm systems. Check out our five key areas to prioritize for peace of mind in your home.
Mortgage Lender vs. Mortgage Servicer: Who Does What?
What is the difference between these two entities, and how can you ensure that you’re working with each as effectively as possible?
The 411 on 1031 Exchanges
The 1031 tax-deferred exchange offers a host of opportunities for savvy investors to shift markets or categories, develop more robust portfolios, and control tax strategies. This primer is designed to help you learn more about the 1031 exchange so that you can put it to work for you.
What You Should Know About Mortgage Subordination
Understand how mortgage loans are prioritized and what mortgage subordination means for borrowers.
When a Mortgage Co-Signer Might Make Sense
Should you go it alone or ask for the help of a friend or relative when applying for your home loan? We’ve compiled some scenarios wherein a co-signer might make sense.
Everything You Need to Know About FHA Appraisals
Know what your FHA appraiser is looking for and find out everything you need to know about the process.
How to Finance a Second Home
If your plans for the future include the purchase of a second home, we’ve got the information you need to make the numbers work.
Fee is Removed by the FHFA. Here's What That Means for Your Refinance.
Understand more about the refinance fee removal and how you can save even more on your mortgage refinancing.
