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Ask Stacy: How Can We Lower Our Mortgage Payments?
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 17, 2012
If you can refinance a $200,000, 30-year mortgage from 7 percent to 4 percent, you’ll end up $135,000 richer. But refinancing these days is a minefield. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could pick up the phone and call an expert for free help to get it done? As it happens, you can. Here’s some advice and an 800 number.
Mortgage Refinancing Help Ahead?
Angela Colley on June 29, 2012
If you can lower the interest rate on your $200,000 30-year mortgage from 6 percent to 3.5, over the life of the loan you’ll keep $100,000 that would otherwise have gone to your lender. Don’t have good enough credit or enough equity to refinance? If the White House has its way, there’s help ahead.
Is It OK to Walk Away From Your Mortgage?
Guest Blogger on February 1, 2012
It’s a tragedy when homeowners are so broke they desert their mortgages. But is it an outrage, or genius, when homeowners who can afford to pay STILL walk away?
3 Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
Brandon Ballenger on January 27, 2012
Owning a home offers a sense of freedom and independence. But that’s all an illusion until you polish off the mortgage, so here are some ways to do it faster.
A Mortgage Primer: 3 Traps and 3 Tips
Jason Steele on October 28, 2011
Getting a mortgage is the biggest financial decision most of us are likely to make in our lifetime. Here’s how to avoid the biggest mistakes.
4 Reasons Mortgage Costs Are Going up
Brandon Ballenger on April 29, 2011
Mortgage rates are still near historic lows, but the cost of getting a mortgage is on the rise. Here’s why, and how you can get the best possible loan.
Follow These 3 Steps to Save Thousands on Your Next Mortgage
Brandon Ballenger on April 6, 2011
There’s no shopping trip you’ll ever undertake more important than mortgage shopping. Getting the best deal could mean $50,000 or more in your pocket: Here’s how to do it right.
White House Mortgage Reform: How Changes May Impact Consumers
Guest Blogger on March 11, 2011
The mortgage market is looking at big changes, and if the White House has its way, they could affect you the next time you apply for a loan.
Mortgage Rates 2011 – Predictions From 6 Experts
Brandon Ballenger on January 26, 2011
While housing prices are still dropping, mortgage rates are creeping higher. How high will they go in 2011? Here’s Stacy’s prediction, along with a round-up of others.
Ask Stacy: Should I Buy a Mortgage Acceleration Program?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 7, 2011
Is there a way to pay off your mortgage in seven to 10 years by using sophisticated techniques involving software and credit lines? No, but the people behind these programs are hoping you’ll bite.
Ask Stacy: Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 5, 2010
While deciding whether to refinance your mortgage may seem mysterious, when you boil it down, it’s just simple math.
New Program May Reduce Mortgage Principal for Underwater Homeowners
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 21, 2010
The government recently launched a program for underwater homeowners that doesn’t just lower interest rate or extend mortgages, but actually reduces principal.
5 Tips to Make Sure Your Mortgage Loan Gets Approved
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 10, 2010
Those easy mortgages of the housing bubble days are over. Here are five ways to make sure you get the loan you need to buy your dream house.
Mortgage Rates Plunge to 25-Year Low
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 20, 2010
According to one well-known weekly survey, last week’s mortgage rates cracked 5% for the first time since 1985.
Your Mortgage: The Rate That Changes Lives
Dan Schointuch on April 18, 2010
Shopping for a mortgage can save thousands and takes seconds. Here’s how to do it.
The Mortgage That Pays You
Money Talks News on September 21, 2009
A reverse mortgage is a mortgage that pays you, instead of the other way around.
Mortgage Meltdown: The Risks of Walking Away
Money Talks News on September 8, 2009
Can you simply walk away from an upside down mortgage, when you owe more than your house is worth?
Mortgage Shopping 101: Locking In The Best Rate
Money Talks News on August 14, 2009
Part 4 of a 4 part series on shopping for a mortgage focuses on locking in the best mortgage rate.
Mortgage Shopping 101: Negotiating
Money Talks News on August 13, 2009
Part 3 of a 4 part series on shopping for a mortgage focuses on negotiating your mortgage.
Mortgage Shopping 101: Finding the Best Deal
Money Talks News on August 11, 2009
Part 2 of a 4 part series on shopping for a mortgage focuses on finding the best deal on your mortgage.
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