Mortgage Strategy - Page 17

A mortgage broker is often the right choice. But a bank could be, too. Knowing how each type of company works can help you make the right decision.

Closing costs should not keep you from pursuing a refinance. The benefits of a refi often outweigh the fees -- especially when you go "zero-closing cost".

Mortgage closing costs have climbed by a small amount from 2016, according to a Bankrate.com survey. See where costs are highest, lowest.

Make a smarter home purchase this year. Tips and tricks for today's active home buyers. Read more and get today's live mortgage rates.

Identity theft doesn't have to be the end of your homeownership goals. Mortgage lenders, often, can work around low scores due to stolen credit.

Getting a mortgage in retirement is similar to qualifying at any stage of life. Lender guidelines consider retired persons' various types of income.

Owning a home can build your net worth quickly. However, building net worth requires home equity. How to gain home equity, and how to accelerate its growth.

Mortgage rates are low, and more homeowners are asking, "Should I refinance?" Four ways to answer that question.

A piggyback loan is two loans in the place of one. Avoid mortgage insurance, plus two more strategies can reduce home financing costs.

Not every mortgage calculator is created equal. Use one that can tell you what you are likely to afford based on your income.

With today's mortgage rates low, and for the right buyer, a 5-year ARM may be the more suitable option as compared to the 30-year fixed-rate mortgages.

Homeowners are choosing the 15-year mortgage over the 30-year loan more often since 2014. Read why, then decide for yourself which mortgage loan is better.

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink. Home buyers get helpful advice from lenders but, for some reason, so often they choose to ignore it.

Mortgage lenders can close a home purchase or refinance quickly -- with your support. Avoid these common mistakes during your mortgage application process.

A mortgage denial shouldn't be the end of your home buying or refinance aspirations. Sometimes a simple and obvious fix gets you approved.

Buying a home and converting your former home to a rental property? Your lender is likely to flag you for fraud -- unless you follow these steps.

Today's mortgage borrower has more choices than during any time in the last 10 years. FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional, Jumbo, & HELOC-- analysis and live rates.

A complete guide to buying a home after a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Waiting periods may not be as long as you think.

PMI offers protections for the homeowner, not just the lender. Most buyers have never heard of these two benefits that are directed at the consumer.

Low mortgage rates and favorable terms are just as available to self-employed mortgage applicants. Five sure-fire best practices will help you get approved.