Dan Rafter
Dan Rafter has been writing about personal finance for more than 15 years. He's written for publications ranging from the Chicago Tribune and Washington Post to Wise Bread, RocketMortgage.com and RocketHQ.com.
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Understanding the right of redemption in real estate
A right of redemption helps homeowners recover their homes if they are at risk of foreclosure. Understand your legal protections as a borrower with our help.
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A quick intro to the floating interest rate
A floating interest rate fluctuates over your loan’s term, changing your mortgage payment amount. Read on to learn about floating rates and how they work.
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What is a resale house? Defined and explained
A resale house is a home that's been lived in before and is not a new build. Learn more about what a resale house is along with the pros and cons that come with it.
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20-year vs. 30-year mortgage: How to decide
Think it might be nice to knock an entire decade off your 30-year mortgage? Here’s what you need to know to decide between a 20-year vs. 30-year home loan.
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Freddie Mac: What is the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC)?
Freddie Mac is a government-sponsored agency charged with keeping mortgage markets liquid. Learn more about FHLMC – and how it impacts home buyers and sellers.
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Fee simple: What is it in real estate and how does it work?
Fee simple refers to a landowner’s absolute ownership of real property. Read our article to learn about how fee simple determines real estate or land ownership.
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