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Pros and cons of a 15-year mortgage
A 15-year mortgage has a lot of positives. Provided it won’t cost you too much.
4 min read May 09, 2024 -
What is a 3/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)?
Want the lowest-possible interest rate? This mortgage delivers — for a few brief years.
4 min read May 09, 2024 -
Buying a house with cash vs. a mortgage
Paying all-cash saves you money and time, but getting a mortgage has financial benefits too.
8 min read May 08, 2024 -
Average monthly mortgage payment
If you get a mortgage, you’ll need to make a monthly loan payment. Here’s a look at the national average.
4 min read May 08, 2024 -
Mortgage rates dip amid signs of a slowdown
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 7.33 percent as of April 17, 2024.
2 min read May 08, 2024 -
Lender credits: What are they and how do they work
It saves costs upfront, but it’s not free money.
4 min read May 08, 2024 -
Smart ways to use your home equity for remodeling
Should you use your home to enhance your home? It’s tricky, so learn before you leap.
12 min read May 07, 2024 -
What is a non-QM loan? The lowdown on non-qualifying mortgages
It can help the unconventional borrower get a home, but at a high cost — and default risk.
7 min read May 07, 2024 -
What is a mortgage?
A primer on how these home loans work, including the lingo you need to know.
8 min read May 07, 2024 -
10 first-time homebuyer tips: How to get that house
These steps will help rookies streamline the process, avoiding bumps on the homebuying road.
8 min read May 06, 2024