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What to do if you have an underwater mortgage
Yahoo Personal Finance· 6 days agoHowever, you will increase the total cost you’ll pay over time and possibly stay underwater...longer, depending on how quickly your home value increases....
The Milwaukee area is one of the most competitive rental markets in the nation, Forbes says
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via Yahoo Finance· 7 days agoAt 4.1%, the area's vacancy rate is also lower than the study average of 6.3%. Here are the top 10...
What credit score is needed to refinance your mortgage?
Bankrate via AOL· 5 days agoTypically, no home appraisal is required, either. The downside of this type of loan, though, is a...
APR vs. interest rate: How to tell the difference
CNN.com· 22 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...
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...
Is a no-closing-cost mortgage really cheaper?
CNN.com· 6 days agoClosing costs are a significant expense you’ll incur when buying (or refinancing) a home, typically totaling 2% to 6% of the mortgage amount — so the...
Program has $35 million to help home buyers with down payments & lower interest rates
WHNT Huntsville via Yahoo Finance· 6 days agoHomebuyers who earn less than the median income for their area can apply for one of two special...
What does PITI mean, and how does it affect your mortgage?
Yahoo Personal Finance· 2 days agoPITI is an acronym for the four factors that make up your monthly mortgage payment: principal,...
Barndominium Building: Financing Options and Steps to Take Before Starting
Bob Vila via Yahoo Finance· 2 days agoLearn More › A barndominium can be a popular choice for people who want to build the home of their...
Young Americans Are Getting Left Behind by Rising Home Prices, Higher Stocks
The Wall Street Journal· 4 days agoChris Mulder bought his first house in...he bought a new home and rented out his old haunts. The two...