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Smart ways to use your home equity for remodeling
Should you use your home to enhance your home? It’s tricky, so learn before you leap.
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What is a non-QM loan? The lowdown on non-qualifying mortgages
It can help the unconventional borrower get a home, but at a high cost — and default risk.
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What is a mortgage?
A primer on how these home loans work, including the lingo you need to know.
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10 first-time homebuyer tips: How to get that house
These steps will help rookies streamline the process, avoiding bumps on the homebuying road.
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How to buy a second home
Eyeing a beach bungalow or a mountain lodge? Read these tips first.
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Mortgages for seniors: Getting a home loan in retirement
It can be tougher to qualify. Here’s why, and how to bridge the gap.
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The 10 largest mortgage lenders in the U.S.
UWM claims the top spot on the latest list.
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How to refinance a second home or investment property
The rules are different for refinancing a second home or investment property.
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How to shop for a mortgage without hurting your credit score
A drop is inevitable, but you can minimize it.
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Conventional loans: What they are and how they work
In short, it’s a mortgage not guaranteed by the government. Is it the right one for you?
9 min read May 02, 2024