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‘Tis the season for scammers to steal your identity and financial information, unfortunately. Online fraud attempts increased 22% last year over the holiday season (between Thanksgiving…
Tag: Mortgage Basics
According to Zillow and HotPads, it takes renters with an annual income of $56,784 an average of 77 months to save enough for a 20 percent down payment for a median value home ($216,000)….
Perhaps you’re about to pay off your mortgage — congratulations! But maybe you’ve also been trying to decide what’s next. If getting into real estate investing is on your bucket…
As a prospective homeowner, you know you’re looking for the best interest rate possible on your mortgage. But there are other factors to consider, too. While fixed rate mortgages…
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before — real estate is a great investment. Experts extol the tax advantages, the rate of return, and the ability to build wealth. But before you…
Buying your first home is just about the biggest financial decision you’ll make — and it has big implications for your life, too. But this step shouldn’t feel impossible to take,…
As with any loan type, there are a number of advantages and disadvantages to adjustable rate mortgages. Let’s look at the pros and cons of ARMs and compare them to the benefits and…
Are you thinking about buying a home? Or how about refinancing your mortgage? If either applies to you, then there is a number you should know (and it’s not your credit score — though…