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Your home is a valuable asset, and one that you can tap into in times of need. A home equity loan can be a way to cover expenses like home improvements, and even things like college…
Tag: Mortgage Basics
The beginning of the year marks the start of tax season and the arrival of a variety of year-end financial documents into your email inbox or mailbox. It can be a lot to sift through, so…
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes If you’re wondering how to add value to your home, head outside. That’s according to Zonda Media’s 2023 Cost vs. Value (CVV) report, where…
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes If you’ve been watching your homeowners insurance policy, you may have noticed premiums are up. Claims related to natural disasters and…
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…
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes What is escrow? In the simplest of terms, escrow is money that your mortgage servicer (the company you send your mortgage payment to) sets aside to…
Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Protecting your credit score is a good idea any time you’re planning to buy a home or refinance. Regardless of your circumstances, there are steps…
This step-by-step guide is packed with tools and insights to help you navigate the process from preparing to shop to closing on your new…