Estimated reading time: 6 minutes As mortgage rates have gone up, so has the popularity of temporary mortgage buydowns. Temporary buydowns allow homebuyers to lower a mortgage…
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Estimated reading time: 4 minutes After reaching their highest levels since 2000 last October–around 8%–interest rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages have settled lower and are…
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Purchasing a home is one of the most meaningful financial decisions you can make. As you do, a key factor to consider is how much of a mortgage…
Does paying off your mortgage early sound too good to be true? Well, becoming mortgage-free may be easier than you think. There are a few paths many homeowners take—from paying down…
The homebuying process can be overwhelming, and it can be confusing to know where to start. If you’re looking to buy a home, check out our step-by-step process below and download our…
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes How much cash you’ll need to buy a house will depend on factors such as the price of your home, your financing options, or even what negotiations…
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes As home prices continue to rise, a new loan type is becoming more popular: jumbo loans. A jumbo loan—sometimes called a “jumbo mortgage” or…