You can finance a manufactured home, but only if it’s considered ‘real property’. Learn about converting a manufactured home to real property here.
Here are five ways to pay off your mortgage faster. Plus, what to consider before putting your hard-earned cash toward early mortgage payments.
In the mortgage process, ‘escrow’ is when funds are held by a neutral third party until the mortgage closes. Learn how escrow works here.
You need a mortgage pre-approval before you can start house-hunting. Here’s how to get your pre-approval letter in 3 simple steps.
It’s possible to use your 401(k) for a down payment when buying a home. But it’s not always best. Learn how a 401(k) loan works and other options.
Buying a house after Chapter 7 bankruptcy is possible, but most buyers have to wait at least 2 years after the bankruptcy is discharged to get a home loan.
Conventional loans have a few basic property standards, but no in-depth home condition requirements. You likely want a home inspection anyway.
FHA lenders offer low down payments and competitive rates, even for borrowers with bad credit. Here are the best FHA-approved lenders for your home loan.
Mortgage points let you ‘buy down’ your interest rate. Learn how mortgage discount points work and when you should pay for them.
January 11, 2021
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates edged higher again last Friday. So they’re appreciably higher than they were this time last week. But, even so, they remain within […]
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