What a difference a decade makes. Back in 2009, it was a lot more common to hear about underwater mortgages than free and clear homeowners.… Read More »37% of American Homeowners Are Now Free and Clear
If you’re in the market to buy a new home or condo, you’ve undoubtedly thought (or stressed) about the required down payment. It’s one of… Read More »Mortgage Down Payment Requirements: What’s the Minimum You Need to Put Down on a House?
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… Read More »How to Get a Mortgage with a Low Credit Score
Mortgage Q&A: “How soon can I refinance my mortgage?” With mortgage rates marching toward new all-time lows again, a lot of recent home buyers are… Read More »How Soon Can You Refinance a Mortgage? Know the Waiting Periods
An online lender called “Owning” is looking to shake up the mortgage industry with what it refers to as “ridiculously low rates.” In the past,… Read More »Owning Review: Not Your Nana’s Mortgage Company
Freddie Mac has just launched a new renovation loan product known as the “Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation Mortgage.” While the name is a bit of a… Read More »Freddie Mac CHOICERenovation Mortgage Review
It’s starting to feel a little like 2006 again. Recently, we’ve seen mortgage lenders launching interest-only mortgages, 40-year mortgage terms, and now a company by… Read More »A Startup Called ZeroDown Just Launched to Help Home Buyers Lease to Own
Mortgage Q&A: “What is home equity?” You’ve probably heard the phrase “home equity” get thrown around, likely during a fast-paced radio or TV commercial urging… Read More »What Is Home Equity?
While homeowners of all ages are mostly happy they purchased a property, younger borrowers seem to be regretting their mortgages more than the rest of… Read More »Young Homeowners Are Having More Mortgage Regrets
A new study from Redfin proved what we probably all assumed was the case; vacant homes sell for less than those filled with stuff. There’s… Read More »Why You Should Live in Your Home Until It Sells
