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  Home ImprovementBest loans for homeowners who want to do home improvement

  Home improvements not only improve the quality of your home but also the quality of your life. They also can increase the value of your home.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  January 28, 2020
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  Mortgage Refinance9 things to do before you refinance your mortgage

  The Mortgage Bankers Association reports that refinances comprised a significant portion of mortgage applications during the last half of 2019.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  January 13, 2020
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  Mortgage Refinance5 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.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  January 10, 2020
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  Retirement4 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 RefinanceCan 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 GuidesEnd-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 GuidesHow 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