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Pros and cons of a 15-year mortgage
Bankrate via AOL· 4 months agoKey takeaways Pros of a 15-year mortgage include paying less in interest over the life of the loan as a result of a lower rate and shorter term, and...
Pros and Cons of Adjustable-Rate Mortgages as Homebuyers Seek Cheaper Financing
Mortgage Research via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoDemand for adjustable-rate mortgages is surging as interest rates rise. It’s a type of home loan...
Refinancing to a 15-year mortgage: What to consider
Bankrate via AOL· 2 weeks agoKey takeaways Refinancing from a 30-year mortgage to a 15-year mortgage can help you save a significant amount of money in interest and pay off your...
Refinancing a home equity loan: When and how to do it
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 3 months agoYou’ve probably read and heard plenty about refinancing your mortgage for better terms. Since a home...
Refinancing for home improvement: How it works
Bankrate via AOL· 4 months agoKey takeaways A cash-out refinance can be a good fit for a homeowner who needs a sizable sum for a renovation project. Cash-out refinances come with...
Pros and cons of an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 months agoKey takeaways An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a mortgage with an initial fixed interest rate that then adjusts at periodic intervals. ARMs tend to...
Paying off your mortgage early: Pros and cons
CBS News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIt can be tempting to pay off your mortgage early, especially if you have the funds readily available. You can retire debt-free, save on interest and...
Home equity loan or HELOC vs. cash-out mortgage refinance
Bankrate via AOL· 2 weeks agoKey takeaways Home equity loans, HELOCs, and cash-out refinancing are three popular ways to borrow...
Lender-paid mortgage insurance (LPMI): What is it and how does it work?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 19 hours agoKey takeaways Lender-paid mortgage insurance (LPMI) is an option for borrowers who cannot afford a...
Pros and cons of home improvement loans
Bankrate via AOL· 1 month agoKey takeaways If you’re financing a smaller home improvement project, then a personal loan may be better than taking out a HELOC or a HELOAN. Personal...