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Apr
27
2022

Step By Step Guide To Getting Your Credit Ready For A Mortgage
Did you know that you could save thousands of dollars if you prepare your credit before applying for a mortgage? Your credit score is one of the most critical factors that determine your mortgage interest rate and which home loan program you qualify for. This week’s article will...

Apr
23
2022

Market hitting peak for cash-out refinancing
With home prices up 24% in 14 months, borrowers with growing equity and good credit should act now before mortgage rates go higher. By Jeff Lazerson | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com | April 23, 2021 Guess what else is soaring alongside 40-year high inflation rates?...

Apr
20
2022

Learn The Difference Between A Home Equity Loan vs. HELOC
HELOCs and home equity loans are loans where you use your home as collateral. Both are good options for borrowing money if you’ve paid a significant portion of your mortgage. Some homeowners think that these two are similar, but in reality, they are not the same. Let’s look at...

Apr
16
2022

Reverse mortgage knockoff available for seniors 55 and over
Here’s a hybrid mortgage for pre-retirement borrowers who need to lower their payments as mortgage rates rise and the cost of living mushrooms. By Jeff Lazerson | jlazerson@mortgagegrader.com | MortgageGrader.com | April 16, 2021 After rocketing upward for four straight...

Apr
13
2022

5 Mistakes Newbie Investors Make When Buying A House To Flip
With many TV shows depicting house flippers having fun while making a profit, many investors have taken interest in the idea. In 2019 alone, 6.2% of all home sales in the U.S. were flipped homes! It sure looks easy on TV –buy a house, fix it up, put it back on the market, and make an easy sale...

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