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Calculate your maximum housing cost
If the real estate crash had one lesson to teach us, it might be not to get in over our heads when buying a home. Millions of Americans lost their homes during the crash, with a mortgage they simply...
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Why mortgages are still cheap in 2014
There’s no doubt that mortgages are more expensive than they were last year. Mortgage rates have jumped up a full percentage point. But mortgages are still pretty cheap. That’s because while rates have...
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New mortgage rules: What you should know
On Jan. 10, 2014, the new mortgage rules issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau went into effect. These rules stipulate the terms of a “Qualified Mortgage” for lenders, or what the...
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3 hidden costs of homeownership
You’ve done the calculations on your mortgage calculator, so you know the costs of homeownership, right? Well, not quite. There are lots of costly surprises that can pop up. And while owning a home can...
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Quick tricks for an early mortgage payoff
Your monthly mortgage payment isn’t set in stone — there’s always the option to tack a little more to the principal. And you’d be amazed at the long-term monetary benefits that come with doing so....
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5 key tips for 2014 homebuyers
If you’re in the market to buy a home right now, you’re likely watching mortgage rates like a hawk. Tick tock. But there’s no need to panic. Sure, rates will probably rise this year, and while it’s...
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Best mortgage rates: 30-year fixed-rate
Mortgage rates moved up so slightly this week that you probably didn’t even notice. The average 30-year fixed-rate loan inched up to 4.49 percent. While we’d love to see rates move lower, this...
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To-Do List: Before you make extra payments
There’s no doubt about it. Making extra payments on your mortgage can shave thousands off of the cost of the loan. And with mortgage rates still at historical lows, there’s no better time to do it. For...
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Best mortgage rates: 15-year fixed-rate
Mortgage rates inched south this week, making it a fantastic time for buyers. The average 15-year fixed-rate loan is now at 3.5 percent. This, of course, is a good time for buyers to lock in a rate....
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Q&A with David Leonard: Madison, Wisconsin
David Leonard is a mortgage consultant with Inlanta Mortgage, a lender out of Madison, WI. He has 12 years of experience in the financial services industry, making him one of the Inlanta’s most...
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