How Much Is Your Home Worth?

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...]

Is Refinancing a Good Decision? Read This First

Successfully refinancing your mortgage is like playing with credit cards. Both can be either helpful financial tools or ruinous ones. With a refinance, it all depends on what you do with the savings (and the money, should you cash any out). For … [Read more...]

Refinance Now, If You Can

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...]

What You Need to Get Approved for a Mortgage

There’s no question, it’s a good time to get a mortgage. Average mortgage rates on 30-year fixed-rate loans are around or under 5%. Some forecasters predict that number will climb to 5.5% by the end of 2010 and by 5.9% in 2011, although a new … [Read more...]

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

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...]