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Does refinancing a mortgage hurt your credit?
Yes, it can ding it, sometimes dramatically. But there are ways to minimize the drop.
8 min read May 29, 2024 -
Refinancing for home improvement: How it works
Tapping your home to upgrade your home: A good idea, but beware the potential pitfalls.
7 min read May 28, 2024 -
Mortgage deferment: What it is and how it differs from forbearance
Although used interchangeably, deferment isn’t the same as forbearance.
4 min read May 28, 2024 -
Missing mortgage payments: How many can I miss before foreclosure?
It’s not the end if you miss just one. But don’t make a habit of it.
9 min read May 28, 2024 -
Mortgage questions to expect from your lender
To get the right answers (and the right mortgage), you have to ask the right questions. And be ready to answer a lot, too.
5 min read May 28, 2024 -
About 1 in 5 homeowners say they’ve taken on debt for maintenance and surprise costs: Is it a good idea?
Close to one-fifth of homeowners have borrowed money to pay for unexpected maintenance and repairs.
4 min read Jun 03, 2024 -
How do you pay back a reverse mortgage?
How do you pay back a reverse mortgage, and when is it necessary?
6 min read May 24, 2024 -
Wraparound mortgage: What it is and how it can help buyers and sellers
The home seller becomes your lender In this obscure financing option.
6 min read May 24, 2024 -
Right of rescission: Canceling a HELOC, home equity loan or refinance
If you’re second-guessing your refi or home equity loan, you could have a way out.
4 min read May 24, 2024 -
What is the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA)?
It protects you from predatory practices by mortgage lenders, among other things.
6 min read May 24, 2024