Category: Mortgages
How often can you refinance your home?
Written by: Valerie Zell
Other than possible lender-imposed waiting periods after a mortgage loan closes, you can refi as many times as your heart desires. But you’ll want to crunch …
Tips when shopping for a mortgage
Written by: LeeMarie Kennedy
Shopping for a car: fun, freeing and full of fresh new smells. Shopping for a puppy: heartwarming and full of suspicious smells. Shopping for a mortgage: …
What is a good mortgage rate?
Written by: Ashley Chorpenning
Because your interest rate is the cost you pay to borrow money, it makes sense that you’ll want to strive to get the lowest rate possible. …
What is mortgage amortization?
Written by: Lisa Roepe
If you’re looking into getting a mortgage for the first time, congratulations! You’re about to embark on a brave new adventure in adulthood. Like most adventures, …
What credit score is needed to buy a house?
Written by: Amanda Reaume
What’s your number? That’s not a pickup line; it’s what a lender will want to know. The number will range from 300 to 850, and it …
Understanding mortgage basics
Written by: Amanda Holden
Do you ever window shop for the perfect home, whether by browsing online or taking a stroll through your favorite neighborhood? You’re not alone. It’s fun …
Easy ways to finance your home improvement projects
Written by: Taylor Medine
FinanceBuzz is reader-supported. We may receive compensation from the products and services mentioned in this story, but the opinions are the author’s own. Compensation may impact …
How do home improvement loans work?
Written by: David Wolinsky
Creating a dream home on a budget can be tricky. On one hand, renovating a home can be one of the most efficient ways to grow …
These are the cities where home refinancing is easiest
Written by: Tendayi Kapfidze
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Top 30 states with mortgage foreclosures
Written by: Gabriela Cordero
Despite the economic fallout and job loss from the pandemic, the number of U.S. properties with foreclosure filings in February was 11,281, down 77% from last …
Guide to government home loans
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
Ah, home buying. It’s invigorating! Complex. Expensive, too. This is why the vast majority of homebuyers rely on mortgages to obtain their dream homes. Conventional loans …
Here’s what 2020 did to American mortgages
Written by: Heather Petty
We still don’t know the full effect the pandemic and resulting economic slowdown will have on the housing market. That said, understanding where 2019 and 2020 …
Buying a home with cash vs a mortgage
Written by: Kelly Sagert
In some areas, there simply isn’t enough desirable housing available for the number of interested buyers — and, in these hot spots, buyers will likely find …
How your credit score affects your ability to get a mortgage
Written by: Kayla Albert
When it comes to credit score requirements for landing a mortgage, there are a variety of factors at play — like the type of mortgage you’re …
10 types of mortgages you need to know about
Written by: Crissinda Ponder
Finding the right home is just one part of the equation when buying a home. Choosing the right type of mortgage loan to finance the biggest …
