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  Home EquityHECM 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 GuidesWhat 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
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  Tools And GuidesHow long does mortgage underwriting take?

  The mortgage underwriting process can be complicated for first-time home buyers. Knowing more about underwriting can help make the home purchase process easier and less mysterious. Here's what you need to know.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  November 7, 2019
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  Mortgage RefinanceHow much does it cost to refinance a mortgage?

  When you borrowed money to buy your house, you negotiated the best interest rate and mortgage deal you possibly could.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  November 6, 2019
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  Tools And GuidesWhat is mortgage hazard insurance?

  If you're a first-time homebuyer and the mortgage process is new to you, you probably are not familiar with the term "mortgage hazard insurance."

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  November 4, 2019
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  Student Loan RefinancingA guide to student loan refinancing

  You can often get a lower interest rate on your student loans by refinancing them, which could save more than $20,000 over the term of the loan. The refinancing process generally begins with the consolidation of existing loans.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  November 1, 2019
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  DebtWhat is APR and How Does It Affect Your Wallet?

  Annual Percentage Rate (APR) tells you how much a loan costs. Lenders quote APR as a percentage of the total amount you borrow, and that number gives you a rough idea of how much you’ll pay per year to borrow. If your loan has an APR of 10%, you’ll pay roughly $10 annually for every $100 you borrow.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  October 23, 2019