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Should You Refinance Into a Shorter Term Mortgage?

When mortgage rates are high — and in December 2023, the rate for a 30-year mortgage loan was at 6.66 percent, while the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage loan was at 6.06…
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15-Year vs 30-Year Mortgages

What makes more sense financially for you, a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage or a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage? Both loan types come with their positives and negatives. So how do you determine…
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Fixed Rate vs Adjustable Rate Mortgages

You are ready to apply for a mortgage. Your question? Should you take out a fixed-rate loan or an adjustable rate? As with most mortgage questions, there is no one…
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Additional Financial Home Buying Obligations

You have found your dream home in the perfect neighborhood for you and your family. You have even determined that you will be able to afford the monthly mortgage payments…
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Buying vs Renting a Home

Does it make more sense to rent than to buy? That has been a long-running debate in this country. However, the question is flawed: There is no correct answer. There…
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Down Payment Strategies for First-Time Home Buyers

The idea of buying a first home is exciting. However, coming up with a sizable down payment can feel like an impossible task. That is especially true when many lenders…
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Home Affordability

You are ready to make the jump from renting to buying a home. That is good news. The National Association of Realtors’ latest report for 2023 states that the median…
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