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How much flood insurance is required by mortgage lenders?
If you need a mortgage for a home in a flood zone, your lender will likely require you to purchase flood insurance.
3 min read May 01, 2024 -
How to get the best refinance rate on your mortgage
It takes a bit of strategy. Here’s what you need to know, in seven handy tips.
7 min read Mar 28, 2024 -
What is loss mitigation?
Here’s what to know about loss mitigation and mortgage relief.
7 min read Mar 28, 2024 -
How a mortgage credit certificate (MCC) lowers the cost of borrowing
Mortgage credit certificates aim to make owning a home a more affordable reality.
6 min read Mar 27, 2024 -
HELOC and home equity loan requirements in 2024
If you want to borrow from your homeownership stake, these are the factors lenders will judge you on.
7 min read Apr 26, 2024 -
How to get a mortgage for a vacation home
It can be fun, but can you afford it?
6 min read Mar 27, 2024 -
Underwater mortgage: What it is and what to do
Underwater mortgages can occur during an economic downturn when home values fall.
6 min read Mar 26, 2024 -
What is a 7/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)?
It could be a good deal, depending on how you think interest rates are trending.
8 min read Mar 26, 2024 -
What is per diem interest? How it works and why it’s charged
You may owe interest on your mortgage right away. Here’s why and how much.
3 min read Mar 26, 2024 -
Mortgage protection insurance (MPI) vs. life insurance
It’s important to understand how this policy contrasts with other insurance.
3 min read Apr 02, 2024