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3 Reasons to Hit the Accelerator on Your Mortgage Payments – If You Can Afford It

August 9, 2017 by Rilian Ball

Does the thought of repaying your mortgage for the next twenty-plus years leave you feeling a little down? Whether you've had your mortgage for weeks or years, accelerating your payments is an excellent option that can help get your mortgage fully paid off in a shorter time frame. Let's explore three great reasons to accelerate your payments so that your mortgage debt is paid down faster. You'll Be Debt-Free That Much Faster It may seem obvious, but it's worth stating that you'll be debt-free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage, Mortgage Payments

Thinking About a New Home? 3 Reasons Why a Mortgage Will Be the Best Money You Ever Borrow

August 2, 2017 by Rilian Ball

In these days of low interest rates, it can be a great idea to get into the real estate market and invest in a home. However, if you don't have the funds saved up to buy a home outright, it may seem like more of a burden than it's worth. The good news is that you might qualify for a mortgage loan, which tends to come with more favorable terms than a traditional bank loan. Here are three reasons why a mortgage might just be the best money you ever borrow. Taking Advantage Of Low Interest Interest … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Down Payments, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage

Finding Your Latte Factor: 3 Ways to Find the Money to Make Extra Mortgage Payments

August 1, 2017 by Rilian Ball

It's not uncommon for a homeowner to want to pay more than the minimum monthly mortgage payment on their home. However, just because it can seem hard to come up with the funds on a monthly basis doesn't mean it's not possible to find the money for extra mortgage payments each year. If you're wondering how you can pay down your mortgage debt much sooner with extra money, here are some tricks you may want to try. Relinquish Your Refund Many people look forward to tax time because it's an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Homeowner Tips, Mortgage, Mortgage Payments

Forget About the Bank of Mom and Dad — Here’s How You Can Save Your Own Down Payment

July 27, 2017 by Rilian Ball

Are you considering buying a home for the first time? For some, it can seem nearly impossible to come up with the funds for the down payment. Fortunately, there are a few ways that you can save a little over time and not have to borrow from the "Bank of Mom and Dad". If you're looking to invest in a home in the short-term and are looking for solutions to save up, here are some tips on how to get to your down payment amount more quickly. Create A Budget Most people don't like the idea of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Down Payments, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage

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