Mortgage Tips
Simple tips to help you save money on your mortgage.What on Earth is a Zestimate?
I was on Zillow the other day looking at real estate when it occurred to me that I never really touched upon the so-called “Zestimates” offered up by the real estate portal. Most consumers have heard of them, but they’ve ... Read More »
How 15-Year Mortgages Can Save You a Ton of Money
Assuming you’re not living under a rock or some other inanimate object, you’ve probably noticed that mortgage rates are pretty low. By pretty low, I mean at or near their all-time historical lows, which go back years and years and ... Read More »
What Mortgage Has the Best Interest Rate?
Here’s an interesting question: “What mortgage has the best interest rate?” Before we dive in, “best” questions are always a bit difficult to answer because what’s best to one person could be the worst for another. But we can still ... Read More »
What Mortgage Term is Best?
Mortgage Q&A: “What mortgage term is best?” Before you set out to snag the lowest rate on your purchase mortgage or refinance, you’ll need to decide on (or at least narrow down) a mortgage term. By “mortgage term,” I mean ... Read More »
What is a Cash-In Refinance?
If you’re currently the proud owner of a mortgage, you’ve undoubtedly heard of a cash-out refinance, one that allows you to tap into your home equity. They were quite popular during the housing boom, when homeowners serially refinanced and simultaneously ... Read More »
Refinancing Do’s, Don’ts and Mistakes
Mortgage rates are super low again and so you may be considering a refinance to snag some of the savings. But before you apply, be sure you do your homework to ensure it makes sense financially, and to see if ... Read More »
Will Mortgage Rates Drop Any Lower?
Mortgage Q&A: “Will mortgage rates drop any lower?” With mortgage rates so low, many “fence-sitters” and prospective refinancers seem to be wondering if the near-record low mortgage rates could possibly go any lower. Per Freddie Mac, mortgage rates on the ... Read More »
How Many Mortgage Quotes Should I Get?
Mortgage Q&A: “How many mortgage quotes should I get?” When it comes to getting the best deal on your mortgage, you can never shop too much. Just like any other product you may comparison shop for, the more time you ... Read More »
How to Get a Mortgage With a Low Credit Score
Mortgage Q&A: “How to get a mortgage with a low credit score.” If you’ve got a low credit score, but are determined to buy a new home (or looking to refinance your existing mortgage), you may be wondering how to ... Read More »
Do Mortgage Payments Decrease?
Mortgage Q&A: “Do mortgage payments decrease?” While everyone always seems to focus on mortgage payments adjusting higher, there are a number of reasons why a mortgage payment may decrease. No really, there are, so let’s take a look shall we. ... Read More »
