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Should I Refinance into a 15-year Mortgage Now?

Should I Refinance into a 15-year Mortgage Now?

Mortgage interest rates are at all-time lows right now. It’s obviously a great time to refinance for lower rates and payments. Perhaps you are interested in paying off your mortgage loan faster though. Is refinancing into a shorter loan a good idea

Aug 26, 2020 | Refinancing a Home

What Does It Take to Refinance a Jumbo Loan?

What Does It Take to Refinance a Jumbo Loan?

Mortgage interest rates have dropped significantly in the past year and everyone wants to take advantage of the savings. Those who have jumbo loans – mortgages with balances over the conforming loan limit of $510,400 in most areas – may wonder

Feb 26, 2020 | Refinancing a Home Jumbo Loans

3 Things Lenders Don’t Want to See on Your Bank Statements

3 Things Lenders Don’t Want to See on Your Bank Statements

When you take out a mortgage loan, your lender puts a lot of trust in you to repay the loan. Lenders can do this because they do thorough financial background checks on borrowers before agreeing to lend money. Your interest rate will be based on how credi

Jan 01, 2020 | Purchasing a Home Refinancing a Home Preapproval Credit

Can I Refinance with Bad Credit?

Can I Refinance with Bad Credit?

Mortgage interest rates have tumbled in recent months, making refinancing more appealing than ever. As of the latest Mortgage Bankers Association survey, refinance request volume is up 180% over last year. There may be some homeowners who would like to ta

Oct 09, 2019 | Refinancing a Home Credit

5 Things to Do After Your Mortgage Closes

5 Things to Do After Your Mortgage Closes

After sitting down at the mortgage closing table to sign all the paperwork, you get the keys and can breathe a sigh of relief. But before you tuck all those mortgage papers away for good, there are at least 5 things you still need to do after closing to m

Mar 13, 2019 | Purchasing a Home Refinancing a Home First-time Homebuyers

Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Before Retirement?

Should I Pay Off My Mortgage Before Retirement?

As you near retirement, you may be anxious to completely pay off your mortgage and be debt-free before your traditional income stops.  In most cases, this is the best plan but there are situations when holding on to your mortgage into retirement may

Dec 05, 2018 | Refinancing a Home Reverse Mortgages