Latest Mortgage News, Tips & Advice
Replacing credit card debt with a second mortgage
See three things you should watch out for if you want to use a second mortgage to pay off credit card debt.
Committing to a reverse mortgage
While there are ways to get out of a reverse mortgage, it is best to think carefully before getting into one in the first place.
Refinance
Refinancing before a storm hits
Don't let political or economic news deter you from refinancing now; it may be best to get it done before conditions worsen.
Home Equity
Debt consolidation: A broad refinancing approach
Viewing your household debts comprehensively can help you make the maximum use of refinancing.
Mortgage Blog
Mortgage rate lock recommendation: March 6, 2012
The stock market is plummeting today because of concerns about the global economy, including the European debt crisis and the slowing growth rate in China. While some good news has come out of the U.S.
Mortgage rate lock recommendation: March 5, 2012
Mortgage rates are expected by HSH.com to rise slightly this week, but today the average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed-rate home loan is 4.24 percent, down very slightly since Friday.
Mortgage rate lock recommendation: March 2, 2012
Economic news on March 1 was a good news/bad news mix, which is likely to mean that today's mortgage rates will be relatively unchanged.
Expert Opinion
Replacing credit card debt with a second mortgage
See three things you should watch out for if you want to use a second mortgage to pay off credit card debt.
Committing to a reverse mortgage
While there are ways to get out of a reverse mortgage, it is best to think carefully before getting into one in the first place.
FHA Loans
Boost your home's value with an FHA 203(k) loan
These loans can help you finance a renovation with a single mortgage.
