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Refinancing Tips: 5 Questions to Ask Your Lender to Ensure You’ve Done Your Homework

November 17, 2015 by Rilian Ball

If you're looking to refinance your home, you're likely going to benefit from lower mortgage payments. But lower mortgage payments aren't the whole story with a refinance. A refinance plan may change several key terms of your mortgage agreement – which may work for or against you. Before you refinance, you'll want to ask your lender these five key questions – it'll help you ensure you're getting a deal you can afford. How Long Does It Take To Close? Closing a refinance isn't always … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Refinancing

Understanding the Principal Limit on a Reverse Mortgage and What Happens if You Reach It

November 12, 2015 by Rilian Ball

If you're considering applying for a reverse mortgage, you'll want to ensure you understand certain critical factors. One such factor is the principal limit. The principal limit will have a strong influence on your finances, which is why you'll need to ensure you know – before applying for your reverse mortgage – what your principal limit is. So how does a principal limit work, and how can you find out what yours is? Here's what you need to know. Principal Limit: The Maximum Amount … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Reverse Mortgages

Did You Know? Why a Mortgage Pre-qualification Meeting Might Be Your Best Use of 5 Minutes

November 10, 2015 by Rilian Ball

If you're in the market for a mortgage, you may want to set up a pre-qualification meeting with a mortgage professional. Even if you're not 100% sure who you'd like to apply for a mortgage with, pre-qualification can still be a valuable step to take. And given that it only takes a few minutes, it's something every potential homeowner can do. So why should you go to a mortgage pre-qualification meeting with a mortgage lender? Here are just a few reasons why it's a great idea. It'll Give You A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Preapprovals and Credit, Mortgages

What Are the Advantages to Paying off Your Mortgage Early? Here Are a Few That Might Entice You

November 5, 2015 by Rilian Ball

If you're looking into fixed term mortgages, you might be wondering whether there's any reason why you should take the full term to pay off the loan. In a lot of cases, paying off a mortgage before it comes due is a great decision. If you're considering paying off your mortgage early, you'll experience a variety of benefits – here are just a few of them. You'll Save Thousands In Interest Payments By and large, the single biggest advantage of paying off a mortgage early is the money you'll … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Amortization, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

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