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Refinance appraisal vs. purchase appraisal
Preparing for a refinance appraisal or purchase appraisal? Learn the differences between refinance vs. purchase appraisals, how they work and your options.
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HIRO mortgage program: High LTV refinance option
The HIRO mortgage program was a high loan-to-value refinance option that offered mortgage relief to owners with low equity in their homes. Here's how it work...
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Can you refinance before selling your home, and should you?
Is refinancing before selling your home an option? Learn how to take cash out or lower your mortgage payment before you put your home on the market.
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Refinancing to renovate: How and where homeowners reinvested their equity
Homeowners have been refinancing to fund home renovations. We explore the reasons where it’s been popular and the kinds of renovations homeowners are m...
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The Red Desk: Should you refinance?
Mortgages aren’t just for buying a new home. They can be refinanced to buy more real estate, renovate your existing home, or just add some cash to your...
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What was the adverse market refinance fee?
The FHFA eliminated the adverse market refinance fee, which was used to cover increased costs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how that affects refinancing.
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Should I move or remodel
If you’re unhappy with your current home, you have two options: renovate or move. This is a big financial and emotional decision, and The Red Des...
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