When To Refinance: 3 Steps to Deciding Whether to Refinance or Not

January 2, 2013 by

Deciding when to refinance your home loan depends on several factors besides whether you can get a better mortgage rate than you already have. And though there are many reasons people refinance their mortgage, some are smarter financial moves than … [Read more...]

So, You Want a Mortgage? What You’ll Need to Get Approved Fast

August 15, 2012 by

There’s no question, it’s a good time to get a mortgage. Average rates on 30-year fixed-rate loans are around or under 3.5 percent, according to BankRate.com. Although a couple years ago when 30-year mortgage rates were around 4 or 5 percent, … [Read more...]

How Much Is Your Home Worth?

August 5, 2011 by

Millions of you want to know the answer to one seemingly simple question: How much is my home worth? Sadly, in many cases, the only simple answer is "much less than you paid for it." (Go ahead, you can share your story in the comments. This should … [Read more...]

Refinance Now, If You Can

July 13, 2010 by

Holy cow are mortgage rates low. Still. And they don’t seem to be going anywhere. So, you're wondering: Should I refinance now? It all depends on whether you’re eligible and just how much you'll save. Are You Eligible to Refinance? To … [Read more...]

Refinancing: What You Need to Know (Even Before You Own)

July 15, 2009 by

Mortgages are complicated. Looking to swap one mortgage for another by refinancing? They get even trickier. So it pays to understand how the mortgage refinance process works and when refinancing is a good idea (and when it's not) early in life. That … [Read more...]