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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Key pros and cons of Home equity Lines Of Credit (HELOCs) to consider
Considering taking out a home equity line of credit (HELOC)? Learn more about the pros and cons of a HELOC along with other alternative financing options.
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Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), defined and explained
The Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) guides lenders on how much to charge borrowers. Learn how SOFR’s replacement of LIBOR affects mortgages.
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Rent-to-own homes: How it works and what to consider
Rent-to-own homes let you put part of your monthly rent toward a down payment on the property. Explore what a rent-to-own home is and how it works.
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A guide to home equity loan closing costs
Home equity loan closing costs typically range from 3% – 6% of your loan amount. Explore the closing costs you can expect now.
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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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Does mortgage preapproval affect your credit score?
Worried that getting preapproved for a mortgage will hurt your credit score? Learn how preapproval impacts your credit, including by how much and for how long.
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