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2024 Texas conforming and FHA loan limits by county
View the current FHA and conforming loan limits for all counties in Texas.
1 min read Nov 29, 2023 -
2024 Wisconsin conforming and FHA loan limits by county
View the current FHA and conforming loan limits for all counties in Wisconsin.
1 min read Nov 29, 2023 -
Conforming loan limits in 2024
For much of the U.S., the divide between conforming loans and jumbo mortgages will be $766,550.
2 min read Feb 12, 2024 -
Should you get an adjustable-rate mortgage?
Although ARMs are buzzy again, the risk hasn’t changed.
5 min read Nov 20, 2023 -
Average cost of utility bills
All-in, utilities might cost more than you think.
4 min read Nov 16, 2023 -
What is a mortgage origination fee? And do you have to pay it?
Here’s how much the fee costs and whether you can negotiate it.
6 min read Nov 13, 2023 -
Home equity loan vs. mortgage: What’s the difference?
There are many options for borrowing money based on a home’s value. Here are two.
5 min read Feb 01, 2024 -
Predatory lending: What it is and how to avoid it
Predatory lenders employ many tactics. Here’s what to watch for.
7 min read Nov 07, 2023 -
Millennials and mortgages: navigating the path to homeownership in a changing market
Millennials are different from previous generations when it comes to homebuying. Here’s what that looks like.
7 min read Dec 21, 2023 -
Reporting rent payments boosts credit for would-be homebuyers
A free rent reporting program has helped thousands increase their credit scores.
3 min read Jan 25, 2024