On a $400,000 mortgage, the difference between a 4% and a 5% interest rate comes out to almost $240 per month. That’s over $2,800 per year. You could do a lot with that kind of money. And claiming it could…
The mortgage industry is rife with jargon and acronyms, from LTV to DTI ratios. One term you’ll hear sooner or later is “conventional mortgage loan.” It sounds boring, but it couldn’t be more important. Unless you’re a veteran, live in…
In a contract for deed transaction, the buyer skips the traditional mortgage lender and works out a deal directly with the seller. I’ve done a contract for deed deal as the seller, and it has worked out well for both…
With mortgage rates nearly doubling from 2021 to 2022, many homebuyers are taking a second look at adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). In fact, applications for ARMs have tripled since the beginning of 2022. A popular loan in the housing bubble of…
Sure, adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are great during the low-rate introductory period. But what happens when the fixed rate expires and starts adjusting? Higher monthly payments, that’s what. That leaves borrowers in a bind: “Should I refinance or stay the course?”…
Buying a home comes with a hundred decisions, large and small. And some are easier to answer than others. Do I have time (and patience) for a fixer-upper or should I shell out the extra cash upfront for a turnkey…
Like many borrowers, I was told student loans were “good debt” that would lead to a steady income. That after 10-plus years working at public universities, the government would forgive the crushing multi-six-figure student loan debt I borrowed to get…
A college degree is supposed to be a ticket to a better-paying career. But most students these days are forced to borrow student loans to pay for their degree, which can offset some — or even all — of the…
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who’ve graduated with student loan debt, you’re likely making multiple loan payments. Each year you borrow for school requires taking out a separate loan. And while all the money behind federal student…
If you’re heading to graduate school, you may already feel like a student loan pro if you’re familiar with undergrad loans. But there are some key differences between graduate and undergraduate loans for both federal and private student loans. And…
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