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How much can a 1% difference in your mortgage rate save or cost you?
How much does 1% save on a 30-year mortgage? It may seem like nothing, but it adds up. Learn how your interest rate impacts the total cost of your mortgage.
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What does inflation do to mortgage rates? A guide for uncertain times
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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How to lower your mortgage payment
Lowering your mortgage payments can offer you financial flexibility for other things. Learn all the ways you can lower your monthly mortgage payment.
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How to increase your mortgage preapproval amount
Trying to get approved to buy a house but need a higher loan amount? Explore our guide to learn what might help increase your mortgage preapproval amount.
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Interest rate vs. home price: Which matters more?
If you’re a prospective home buyer, looking at interest rates vs. home price can help you decide your budget. Get familiar with what these metrics can impact.
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How (and when) to change your mortgage lender
Has your mortgage been sold, or are you seeking a better offer than what your initial lender provided? Learn about how and when you can change lenders.
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How to buy a house with no money down
If you’re struggling to come up with a down payment, you may still be able to qualify for a home loan. See your options for buying a house with no money down.
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Can you get a mortgage as a nonpermanent resident?
Are you a non-citizen U.S. immigrant looking to buy a home? Here’s what you need to know about the process of getting a mortgage as a nonpermanent resident.
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How rising fed interest rates can affect home buyers and sellers
The Fed rate hikes have raised mortgage interest rates in 2022. See how higher Fed interest rates affect home buyers and sellers and what borrowers can do next.
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How to calculate per diem interest
Borrowers can calculate per diem interest using a simple formula. Learn more about what per diem interest is and how it can be calculated on a mortgage loan.
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How to calculate your monthly mortgage payment: A guide
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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Home Mortgage Disclosure Act: Defined and explained
The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) mandates public reporting around mortgage lending activities. Learn more about the HMDA and how it works.
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What is a homeowners insurance binder and when do you need one?
A homeowners insurance binder is temporary proof of coverage until an official policy is issued. Learn what an insurance binder includes and how to get one.
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Gift letters for your mortgage: A guide
A gift letter for a mortgage shows your lender that you don’t need to repay gift money toward your down payment. Use our mortgage gift letter template and write yours.
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What is total debt service and the debt service coverage ratio (DSCR)?
Lenders use total debt service to measure your ability to repay a mortgage. Learn what a debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) is and how to calculate it yourself.
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How to shop for a mortgage: 5 steps
Planning to buy a house? One of the first steps in the process is securing a home loan. Learn how to shop for a mortgage and find the best rate here.
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Selling a house with a mortgage: A guide
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 mortgage.
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How to get the best mortgage rate: 9 tips
Home buyers can get the lowest mortgage rate available, even when market rates are trending high. Uncover 9 tips for how to get the best mortgage rate.
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