Why NOT to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

Why NOT to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

Your mortgage payment is likely the biggest one you make each month. The thought of getting rid of that payment sooner and saving on some of the interest payments can be very attractive. However, there are plenty of trade-offs when you start diverting muc

Jan 29, 2020 | Lifestyle Homeowner Tips

4 Reasons Why You Should Refinance NOW

4 Reasons Why You Should Refinance NOW

Mortgage interest rates are hovering near record lows this year, and the latest forecasts have rates continuing to be low throughout the coming year. Many homeowners have already taken advantage of these historically low rates by

Jan 22, 2020 | Refinancing a Home

What Costs Can I Expect as a Home Seller?

What Costs Can I Expect as a Home Seller?

When you bought your house, the fees you paid included the closing costs for your mortgage, your down payment, and maybe some mortgage points. Now that you are ready to sell, there are a few more costs that you need to anticipate. In fact, according to Re

Jan 15, 2020 | Homeowner Tips Home Buying or Selling

How to Pay for Your Home Improvement Project

How to Pay for Your Home Improvement Project

Whether its remodeling a kitchen or bathroom or building a new deck outside, most homeowners will eventually want to make changes to their homes. While these improvements usually cost much less than it would to buy a new home, they can still be expensive.

Jan 08, 2020 | Refinancing a Home Home Equity 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 | Mortgage Basics Purchasing a Home

What Fees Are Included in My Monthly Mortgage Payment?

What Fees Are Included in My Monthly Mortgage Payment?

You think you understand how much your mortgage payment is going to be and then your first bill comes. There seems to be more included in your payment than you expected. What are all the fees in your monthly mortgage bill?   Mortgage Principal Your mort

Dec 18, 2019 | Mortgage Basics Refinancing a Home Purchasing a Home Credit