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How to sell a house with a mortgage

Selling your home while you’re still paying off your mortgage can be difficult to navigate. Learn how to prepare to sell your house and pay off your mo...

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Calculating your max mortgage loan amount based on your income

Use our calculator to find the max mortgage based on income. Learn your maximum loan amount and whether you should borrow the full amount.

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What’s the average mortgage payment in New York?

The average monthly mortgage payment in New York is around $1,977 before property taxes and insurance, according to data collected from Redfin and Rocket Mortga...

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Mortgage self-service options: Get 24/7 support with no wait

Mortgage self-service options let you get help with your loan and complete common transactions at your convenience. Learn more about what these tools offer.

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How much is a mortgage on a $300K house?

A mortgage on a $300,000 home could cost you between $1,800 and $2,500 a month just for interest and principal. Here’s how to determine if you can affo...

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How are mortgage rates and inflation related?

When inflation increases, interest rates on new mortgages and ARMs increase too. Learn more about the relationship between inflation and mortgage rates.

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Promissory notes: What are they?

A promissory note is a repayment agreement between a borrower and lender, but how does it differ from a loan? Read on to see how promissory notes affect you.

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Mortgage servicing transfer: What you should know

Have you received word that your mortgage servicing has been transferred? Learn about what this means, why it happens, and what changes you can expect.

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What does collateral mean and how does it work?

Collateral is an asset used to secure a loan. If a borrower defaults, the lender can take the collateral to recover losses.

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What is assessed value and how is it determined?

Learn what assessed value means, how it's calculated, and how it affects property taxes. Know the differences between assessed, appraised, and market values.

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Mortgage interest deduction: A guide for the 2025 tax year

Learn how the 2025 mortgage interest deduction works, what qualifies, and whether itemizing or the standard deduction saves you more.

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What does mortgage delinquency mean?

Mortgage delinquency means that a borrower’s payment is at least 30 days overdue. Understand how late payments affect your credit and your financial futur...

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What is the average mortgage payment in Florida?

Wondering about Florida’s average mortgage payment? Explore the state’s trends, interest rates, and what to expect when buying a home in the Sunshin...

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How to calculate your monthly mortgage payment

Are you wondering how much your estimated monthly payment would be on a mortgage? Check out our guide and learn how to calculate your mortgage payment.

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Understanding types of assets

What are assets? Find out the different types of assets to help manage your finances, build wealth, and make smart financial decisions.

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What a forbearance agreement means for you

A forbearance agreement allows borrowers to temporarily suspend mortgage payments during unexpected financial hardship. Learn if it’s the right option for...

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What types of mortgage lenders are there, and how do I choose the right one?

There are several types of mortgage lenders you can work with when buying a house. From traditional banks to credit unions, discover which one is right for y...

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What is a 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 wo...

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