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Rates are still low on the market, and nearly half the homeowners who refinanced have saved over $3,500 a year.

If you’re looking for a home in a high-cost area or need to refinance a large mortgage balance, you may need a jumbo loan—here’s what you should know to get...

(Mortgage) knowledge is power in the quest for the perfect home loan. Learn all about jumbo home loan basics in this short and simple-to-follow guide.

With property values rising, today’s homeowners are in a good position to refinance with new terms that remove private mortgage insurance.

Appraisals have a big impact on your ability to buy a home, but can come with some personal bias. Find out how to make sure your appraisal runs smoothly.

Jumbo loans are mortgage loans that have a higher-than-normal balance. Here's what you need to know about securing this type of financing in 2021.

See example scenarios of points and in action, to better understand how to make decisions with your own mortgage.

Builder confidence is rising, and new construction homes are in high demand. Find out what it takes to navigate the hot competition.

Homeowner credit scores are at their highest in 15 years, and with new Fannie Mae rules, they could go further on a refinance application.

Jumbos are about the size of the loan, not the size of the home. See what a jumbo loan is, where you might need one, and how to avoid them...

Agents who invest in connecting with first-time homebuyers and single borrowers may see increased success in netting clients.

Buyers should be seeing more options on the market as more than 400,000 homeowners reach the end of forbearance plans this month.

Rates are still at September 2020 lows, and a new survey shows that homeowners who refinanced in the last year have saved hundreds per month.

Rates are close to the lows of September 2020, giving today’s homeowners a chance to save on a refinance before they’re expected to rise.

Rates are close to the lows of September 2020, giving today’s homebuyers a chance to save on their mortgage before they’re expected to rise.

Worried about extreme weather? You’re not alone. Here’s how to factor natural disasters into your real estate decisions.

Buy first or sell first? Learn the pros and cons of each option, the value of a good team, and how to have your cake and eat it, too.

Rent is climbing in major cities while mortgage rates are still low, creating more opportunities for buyers to save money on a starter home.

With extreme weather happening more often, the integrity of your home may be at risk—and homeowners insurance could be the answer.

Extra cash from short-term rentals could help homeowners qualify for more loan options when they refinance.