How To Avoid Being House Poor

How To Avoid Being House Poor

Since buying a home is one of the biggest financial investments most people ever make, if you're are not careful, you can get in over your head. This can result in a status of being “house poor,” or spending way more on housing costs than you can afford.

Dec 20, 2022 | Refinancing a Home

How Soon After Buying Can I Refinance the Mortgage of My Second Home?

How Soon After Buying Can I Refinance the Mortgage of My Second Home?

Maybe you bought a second home during the pandemic as a way to escape during lockdowns. Maybe you bought one to rent out part-time for extra income in today’s uncertain economy. And with home prices growing so quickly, you may be wondering if you can refi

Jul 12, 2022 | Refinancing a Home

Combat Rising Inflation on Your Debt with a Refinance Loan

Combat Rising Inflation on Your Debt with a Refinance Loan

Over the last year, inflation has been rising at a historic rate, with prices jumping on everything from gas to groceries to building supplies. Credit card rates have also climbed since the beginning of the pandemic as has total credit card debt, as many

Jun 14, 2022 | Refinancing a Home

Home Equity Vs. Cash-Out Refinance Loans

Home Equity Vs. Cash-Out Refinance Loans

If you need a chunk of change for a home improvement project, paying for your student’s college tuition, consolidating your own debt, or even paying for medical bills, you may be able to pull that money out of your house. This can be done either through a

May 10, 2022 | Refinancing a Home

One Extra Mortgage Payment a Year Can Add Up to Big Savings

One Extra Mortgage Payment a Year Can Add Up to Big Savings

When you bought your home, you (hopefully) qualified for a mortgage that you could afford and if you stay on top of it monthly, you’ll own your home free and clear in 30 years (or less, depending on your loan terms.) Making extra payments may not even hav

Feb 16, 2022 | Refinancing a Home

Should I Do a Cash-out Refinance on My Rental Property?

Should I Do a Cash-out Refinance on My Rental Property?

Mortgage interest rates have been near record lows for the past several years. At the same time property values have jumped dramatically, giving homeowners plenty of equity. Those two factors combine to make right now an excellent time to get a cash-out r

Jan 12, 2022 | Refinancing a Home

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