Everything You Need to Know about Homeowners Insurance
Not a lot of people get excited when they hear the word insurance. But buying a home without a homeowners’ insurance is nearly impossible unless, of course, you are an all-cash buyer. Nearly all mortgage lenders ask their borrowers to buy insurance because they want to ensure that their investment is safe. Consider this situation: […]
Is Mortgage Refinancing Worth It?
Refinancing can be a tricky business. Even though you’ve already been through the mortgage process, refinancing can be intimidating. This is especially true if you are uneducated about your options and the refinancing process to name just a few things. The biggest question you may be asking is: Is mortgage refinancing worth it? Refinancing costs […]
When to Refinance a Mortgage
Refinancing can cost between 3 – 6% of the total value of a loan. The best time to refinance a mortgage is when the savings are more than prepayment penalties, refinancing costs, and other expenses. 1. To transfer their loan to a lender that charges a lower rate of interest There is a traditional refinancing […]
Home Refinance Tips for the Season
If you’ve been waiting for an ideal time to get a home refinance, fall/winter is the time year to get into action mode. In spite of being slightly underwater on your loan, if you have a good credit rating, some perseverance coupled with reasonable shopping skills can help you bag the best deals this season. […]
The Impact of Mortgage Refinancing on Your Net Worth
We’ve often seen consumers go ahead with refinancing mortgages for lowering monthly payments without thinking about its effect on their net worth. Since a mortgage is an instrument of debt which is used for financing an asset, it appears as a liability on the balance sheet of a household. So to determine the net worth […]
How to Get the Best Refinancing Deal
When homeowners refinance, nine times out of ten their ultimate goal is to save money. On the contrary, the lender’s goal is to make money. The sooner you understand this, the better prepared you will be to refinance and get the best deal. In other words, you are responsible for doing your homework to get […]
How to Be an Effective Home Buyer
I’ve been involved in the real estate industry for a significant part of my life. I’ve noticed that there are some common traits in most of the smart buyers. So what makes some home buyers smarter and more successful than others? I’d say they know how to smoothly go through the sometimes painful process of […]
Refinancing Q&A
Refinancing should not be a decision that is made lightly. The process takes a lot of time, effort, and patience, and it involves a good amount of research in order to be certain that it is done correctly. The question “Should you refinance?” cannot be answered simply since the answer depends on many different factors. […]
Types of Refinance Mortgages
Refinancing can be tricky business for some homeowners. The most common mistake that most people who are looking to refinance make is failing to understand the refinancing process. Being educated about refinancing can really help you in the long run. Refinancing is an opportunity to take advantage of new, lower rates and save on mortgage […]
Refinancing Mistakes to Avoid
Rates are at record lows right now, and it’s a great time to consider refinancing the existing first or second mortgage on your home. But before you rush out to refinance, you need to make sure that you don’t make the common mistakes that many homeowners make when refinancing. The good news is that you […]
