5 tips for a smooth mortgage application processWednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:14AMNEW YORK All you needed was a pulse. In the not-so-distant past that’s practically all it took to qualify for a mortgage. Now an exhaustive array of paperwork awaits potential borrowers.
If rates are heading up, should you refinance now?Monday, February 14, 2011 @ 7:51PMAs the economy recovers, homeowners are faced with the likelihood of higher mortgage interest rates in the future. Despite the average 30-year mortgage rate of 4.8 percent, refinancing isn’t always a great idea. Questions to consider beyond, “How do I get that low rate?” include “What are your current financial goals?” Many people focus on paying off their mortgage instead of planning for ...
Just how important is your credit score?Saturday, October 30, 2010 @ 5:18AMIt would be difficult to find an adult who hasn’t applied or used a credit card sometime in his or her life, or hasn’t applied for a loan to buy a car or a mortgage for a home.
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Tackle other concerns before paying down mortgageFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 8:52PMTackle other concerns before paying down mortgage