Tips from the 25 Most Influential Real Estate and Mortgage Pros on Google+
If you’re like most people who want to find out what’s trending now, or you need tips and advice, you’ve probably gone to Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest. But…
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Refinance
3 Reasons It’s a Great Time to Cancel FHA Mortgage Insurance
Paying that mortgage bill each month can be painful, especially when you look at its breakdown and see that a portion of your payment is going toward mortgage…
VA Energy Efficient Mortgage Guidelines 2026
A VA streamline refinance, also known as an IRRRL, allows US military veterans and service members to lower their rate and payment with very little documentation. Another advantage…
How to Lower the Cost of Refinancing
For some borrowers, saving $100 or $150 a month won’t justify parting with thousands of dollars in cash upfront. But there are ways to lower the cost of…
Mortgage Refinance Banks Don’t Want You Knowing About
Editor’s Note: The HARP program expired December 31, 2018. The Freddie Mac Enhanced Relief Refinance (FMERR) loan program is a popular replacement. Additionally, Fannie Mae’s High LTV Refinance…
Fannie Mae High Loan-to-Value Refinance Option (HIRO) Guidelines for 2026
Editor’s Note: HIRO is temporarily paused due to volume. But you may be eligible to refinance with another program. Speak with a mortgage expert to understand your options.…
How soon can you refinance?
You may be surprised by the speed with which you can refinance a mortgage after you bought your home or did your last home refinance. It can be…
No-Closing-Cost Refinance: The Complete Guide
A no closing cost refinance allows you to refinance a mortgage without paying closing costs at the time of closing.
How Long Does a Refinance Take?
Refinances typically require 30-45 days from start to finish.
FHA Loans Getting Approved At High Clip
FHA loans closed at the highest clip in the past 18 months. Over 74.2 percent of FHA loans closed in the month of December, up from about 74…