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  Mortgage Refinance 5 Tax Benefits for Your Mortgage Refinance

  The tax advantages to be gained from refinancing a mortgage are much the same as those available when you take out a first mortgage.

  

  Debra Jack, Contributor  article author

  January 10, 2020
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  Retirement 4 things to do to prep for retirement

  The main elements of a retirement plan should include reducing your expenses, increasing your savings and obtaining the right insurance.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  January 9, 2020
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  Mortgage Refinance Can a reverse mortgage be refinanced?

  A reverse mortgage is a type of mortgage that allows qualifying homeowners to access their home equity as a source of income.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  December 20, 2019
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  Tools And Guides End-of-year project list for your home before the New Year

  The rule of thumb is to budget 1-3% of the home’s purchase price per year for maintenance and repairs, depending on the age of the house.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  December 19, 2019
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  Tools And Guides How does a second mortgage work?

  Most homeowners pay for their homes by taking out a mortgage, which they repay by making payments over time. Loan payments that are made toward the mortgage principal build up equity in your home, increasing the percentage of the home that you actually own.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  December 18, 2019
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  Home Equity HECM vs. HELOC: which should you choose?

  Homeowners often need to borrow against their home equity, often to pay major expenses such as home repairs, medical bills or their children’s education.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  December 10, 2019
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  Tools And Guides What is private mortgage insurance?

  Like other types of mortgage insurance, private mortgage insurance (PMI) protects the lender in the event the borrower stops making payments on the loan.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  November 12, 2019