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Can I make principal-only payments on my mortgage?
Making principal-only payments on your mortgage can save you on interest over time. Learn how to make a principal-only payment and pay off your loan faster.
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Wholesale real estate: A beginner's guide
What is wholesale real estate? This guide will help you understand the basics, how the selling process works and best practices.
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Interest rate caps: What are they and how do they work?
An interest rate cap limits how much your interest rate will rise on an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). Find out more about rate caps and how they work.
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What are mortgage servicing rights?
Mortgage servicing rights (MSR) are often transferred to a third-party that takes over the administrative tasks of servicing a mortgage in exchange for a fee.
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Liberty home guard reviews 2023: Plans, coverage and cost
Selecting the right home warranty is a crucial step in protecting your home. Learn more about coverage options, cost and consumer reviews of Liberty Home Guard.
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Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premiums (UFMIP): What you need to know
If you have an FHA loan, you’ll encounter something called an upfront mortgage insurance premium (UFMIP). Uncover the facts about what it is and how it works.
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Becoming a Section 8 landlord: A guide
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America's first choice (AFC) home club: Reviews, plans and coverage in 2023
Curious to see how the AFC Home Club home warranty stacks up against the competition in 2023? Read reviews, plan coverage and more with help from our guide.
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What can home buyers learn to navigate market turbulence?
How can current first-time home buyers apply today’s tools and yesterday’s lessons to navigate a turbulent housing market?
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First-time home buyers and down payments: 73% of buyers put down less than you think
Many believe they need a 20% down payment to buy a house, but is that true? Let’s look at the actual data surrounding first-time home buyers and down payments.
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Deficiency judgment: What is it and how does it work?
Read our guide to find out what deficiency judgments are in real estate, how they work in foreclosures and what mortgage borrowers should know about them.
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2023 Choice Home Warranty review and FAQs
Here’s everything you need to know about Choice Home Warranty. We’ll discuss cost, plans, reviews, pros and cons and any other questions you may have.
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Refinance to pay off debt: Is it right for you?
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Biggest home buying mistakes
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Refinancing with the same lender: Is it a good idea?
Should you refinance your loan with the same lender? It depends on your financial situation and what lenders are offering. Uncover pros and cons to consider.
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How to determine if you should buy a house
A lot of factors go into determining whether or not you should buy a house. Here’s what you need to know when making the decision to buy now, or hold off.
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Buying international property: How to finance foreign real estate investment
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No-closing-cost mortgage: Does it make sense for you?
Closing costs can sometimes present a financial barrier for home buyers. In cases like these, applying for a no-closing-cost mortgage can potentially help.
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