Mortgage rates inch closer to 7% in the midst of a strong economy
Positive economic indicators were enough for the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to rise again to 6.32% as of Feb. 16, up 20 basis points compared to the previous week.
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How To Tell Whether Now Is The Time To Refinance
We’ve been looking at refinancing our mortgage lately. While in that process I came across an article on MSNBC.com talking about who should consider looking at refinancing right now. They looked at a variety of factors, but said that you should consider refinancing if: You have a fixed or adjustable mortgage with an interest rate […]
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The Radiant Heat Experiment – Did it Work?
One whole year ago, IÂ was in the depths of destroying and rebuilding a sagging 1950s brick ranch house, which has since grown up to become our actual home. Looking back through Google Plus’s automatic archive of my phone pictures, I can see the “kitchen” was still open to the great outdoors on that date: Despite […]
Family Budgeting Tips That Actually Work
Following a family budget is challenging, especially when unexpected costs pop up. Pick a method you like, stay flexible and emphasize spending on what you value.
What is a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) & How Does it Work
Life can hit unexpectedlyâfrom emergency expenses to a job loss or career change, or perhaps a housing opportunity you just canât pass upâthere are a lot of factors that can impact the course of your life (and your personal finances). The bad news? Itâs downright difficult to prepare for lifeâs unexpected changes. The good news?
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Longbridge Financial Reverse Mortgage Review
Because of federal rules, most reverse mortgages work about the same way no matter where you get one. So lenders have to find other ways to distinguish themselves in this market. Longbridge Financial, LLC, gets attention with its easy-to-use web site and online tools, and its strong customer service record. Letâs take a closer look […]
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What Is Mortgage Protection Insurance? And Do You Actually Need to Buy It?
So you just closed on your mortgage and youâre beginning to settle into your new home (and your new loan). Youâre assessing the many things that will need to be fixed and changed to make your house a home. Then you receive an urgent notice in the mail regarding something called âmortgage protection insuranceâ or… Read More »What Is Mortgage Protection Insurance? And Do You Actually Need to Buy It?
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GF¢ 050: 5 Reasons Why You Should Never Buy a Variable Annuity
Breathe in. Smell that? It’s the stench of a variable annuity. If you just threw up a little bit in your mouth, I don’t blame you. If you didn’t, you probably don’t know enough about variable annuities. What’s a variable annuity? It’s a contract between an owner and an issuer whereby the owner agrees to give […]
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Strong Home Mortgage Review: A Veteran-Owned Mortgage Lender That’s Part of the Costco Program
Today weâll take a good look at a newer veteran-owned mortgage lender by the name of Strong Home Mortgage. As the name implies, they want to put you in a strong position, whether youâre a first-time home buyer looking to make a good impression with a seller, or an existing homeowner who wants better terms… Read More »Strong Home Mortgage Review: A Veteran-Owned Mortgage Lender That’s Part of the Costco Program
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Mortgage loan demand declines amid persistently high inflationÂ
The latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) survey showed that mortgage loan application volume declined 7.7% for the week ending Feb. 10 from the previous week.