Mortgage Strategy - Page 7

Rising interest rates are tough on home buyers. But there's plenty you can do to fight the market and lower your mortgage rate. Here's how.

Is now a good time to refinance? Despite rising rates, many homeowners can still benefit from a mortgage refi.

A bridge loan can give you the cash you need to buy a home in today's hot market without selling your existing home first.

Mortgage amortization is the process of paying down your home loan. Your amortization schedule affects your payments, home equity, and payoff date.

The best way to refinance involves comparison shopping, negotiating your fees, and following other refinance best practices.

With home prices up and inventory down, buying a house in 2022 can take some creativity. Here's what the experts say you should do.

When you apply for a mortgage online with an all-digital lender, it will likely be faster and easier. But that doesn't always mean rates will be lower.

Refinancing can equal big returns on your rental or investment property, if you can navigate the roadblocks. Get refinance investment property rates today.

Should you work with a co-borrower on your mortgage? With the right person, you could be a homeowner much sooner.

Everything you should know about FHA vs. VA loans: Pros, cons, requirements, and advice for home buyers.

This handy mortgage refinance checklist helps you get paperwork in order and understand your refinance goals to speed up the process and save money.

When you can make lenders compete for your mortgage, you can lower your interest rate and get the best deal on your home loan and closing costs. Here's how.

Is it okay to switch mortgage lenders once you have been pre-approved or does locking a rate commit you to a lender?

Changing jobs probably won't jeopardize your mortgage approval, but switching careers might. Understand how lenders will view your move.

House hacking means buying a home, renting all or part of it, and using that income to cover your mortgage payment. Learn how house hacking works.

It might be worth refinancing to save $100 per month if you can break even on your closing costs. Here's how to decide if refinancing is worth it for you.

A new rule reduces closing costs for investment property buyers — but only if owners agree to report their renters' payments to the credit bureaus.

BRRRR stands for 'Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat.' Find out if the BRRRR method of real estate investing is right for you.

Learn how long it takes to refinance a home, what you can expect during the process, and tricks for closing on your refinance faster.

See the pros and cons of conventional vs. VA vs. FHA refinancing. Compare refinance rates and learn about cash-out options.