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APR vs. interest rate: How to tell the difference
CNN.com· 17 hours agoWhen you take out a loan or a line of credit, two different terms are often used to describe how much the lender charges you: interest rate and APR. Both measure the cost ...
Home Loan Applications See 2.7% Drop
National Mortgage Professional· 7 days agoLow inventory and high mortgage rates have taken their toll on prospective homebuyers, if the latest drop in new mortgage applications is any indication...
‘Mortgage rate lock’ keeps buyers parked in homes they no longer want - The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe· 7 days agoNinety-two percent of Boston homeowners are experiencing mortgage “rate lock”; they are reluctant to give up their existing home and lower mortgage ...
Home equity hazards: The risks of tapping into your property’s value
Bankrate via AOL· 12 hours agoRefinance your HELOC into a fixed-rate HELOC If you sign up for a HELOC with an adjustable rate, you...
What does PITI mean, and how does it affect your mortgage?
Yahoo Personal Finance· 1 day agoPITI is an acronym for the four factors that make up your monthly mortgage payment: principal,...
What to do if you have an underwater mortgage
Yahoo Personal Finance· 5 days agoYou can still refinance to take advantage of lower mortgage rates or switch from an adjustable-rate loan to a fixed ...
11 Tips to Get Approved for a Mortgage
Insider Monkey via Yahoo Finance· 6 days agoIn this article, we will be navigating through the 11 tips to get approved for a mortgage. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis, you can move...
A 6-step guide to simplify building your dream home
KSL Salt Lake City· 5 days agoIf you want to build your forever home, here are some things that can help make that dream a reality.