If financial hardship forced you to choose between your mortgage and your credit card, which would you choose? Our guest contributor, Peter Andrews, reveals the surprising differences between what we say and what we do – and why.
Credit Cards Versus Mortgage Payments: Which Would You Pay First?
by Rebecca Carter on April 25, 2011 in Credit & Debt
Want to Buy a Home? Do Your Prep Work to Ace Mortgage Approval
by Victoria Araj on November 25, 2010 in Home Buying
With guidelines for home loan eligibility tighter than they were a few years ago, it’s helpful for consumers to know what to expect before submitting a mortgage inquiry or making an offer on a home. Don’t wait until you find the right home to discover that an area of your financial portfolio may be holding you back. Lenders will examine your income, assets, credit and debt to determine your ability to responsibly handle a monthly mortgage payment. So why not examine these for yourself?
3 Ways to Manage Your Monthly Mortgage Payment
by Amber Hunt on October 28, 2010 in Credit & Debt, Home Buying, Refinance Mortgage
A recent study shows that 53% of Americans have concerns about their mortgage payment. We provide some quick tips on how to manage and save money on your monthly mortgage payment.
Watch-It Wednesday: What is a Reverse Mortgage?
by Amber Hunt on October 27, 2010 in Refinance Mortgage
In our weekly video blog, Jen Horvat clears up the confusion surrounding reverse mortgages.
Today’s Mortgage Interest Rates – January 30, 2009
by Clayton Closson on January 30, 2009 in Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Interest Rates from Quicken Loans. Today's Mortgage Interest Rates. Here are some ballpark mortgage interest rates based on a $240K home loan for Friday January 30th, 2009 (as of 11:00am ET). For rates based on your specific information, talk to a Mortgage Expert. Please also note the explanation of the assumptions we make to give you these rates — rates will vary based on your information.
Today's Mortgage Interest Rates – January 30, 2009
by Clayton Closson on January 30, 2009 in Mortgage Rates
Mortgage Interest Rates from Quicken Loans. Today's Mortgage Interest Rates. Here are some ballpark mortgage interest rates based on a $240K home loan for Friday January 30th, 2009 (as of 11:00am ET). For rates based on your specific information, talk to a Mortgage Expert. Please also note the explanation of the assumptions we make to give you these rates — rates will vary based on your information.
Paying Your Taxes and Insurance Through Escrow
by Clayton Closson on March 2, 2007 in Homeowners Tips
Your monthly mortgage payment may include taxes and insurance which can be made through an escrow account. But what is escrow and how does it work?
How Do Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) Work?
by Clayton Closson on January 19, 2007 in Home Buying, Refinance Mortgage
Think you should always stick with a traditional 30-year fixed-rate mortgage? Afraid of adjustable rate mortgages? Well, there are some good reasons why an adjustable rate mortgage can be more sensible than a 30-year fixed.
Refinance Your Investment Property
by Clayton Closson on November 17, 2006 in Mortgage Rates
Long-term interest rates are near historic lows, making it a good time for investors to refinance your investment property. You can increase the equity in your investment property by remodeling or you can convert the equity into cash to invest in additional properties.
The Home Buying Process: Step by Step
by Clayton Closson on September 15, 2006 in Home Buying
If you've never bought a house before, you're probably very intimidated by the idea. Do you know what you should look for in a home? How to find the right real estate agent? How to get financing for the home? Many first-time home buyers don't where to start. But it doesn't have to be scary or difficult. Here's a step-by-step breakdown.
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