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The Motley Fool November 2, 2006 |
Mortgage Points, Explained If you're learning about mortgages, you'll hear the term "points" a lot. A "point" is 1% of the value of the mortgage loan.  |
The Motley Fool August 9, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
Get the Point on "Points" If you're shopping for a new home and mortgage, you're going to hear a lot about origination and discount points. There's a time you should pay points, and a time you should skip them.  |
The Motley Fool December 22, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Points for Mortgage Savvy It doesn't always pay to pay discount points.  |
The Motley Fool January 28, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Save Money on Your Mortgage Why spend more than you have to? There are a few ways you might be able to save money on the next mortgage you secure.  |
The Motley Fool August 28, 2006 |
Is Refinancing Worth It? Believe it or not, it may not be too late to refinance your mortgage.  |
The Motley Fool April 25, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
Save Money on Your Mortgage There are several ways you might be able to save money on the next mortgage you secure. Here are some things to consider.  |
The Motley Fool March 30, 2005 |
15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgages The mortgage you have in mind may not be best for you.  |
The Motley Fool June 30, 2004 |
What's Your Down Payment? Learn to determine how much you should put down when buying a home.  |
The Motley Fool November 21, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Mortgage Math How long should it take to pay for your home sweet home? How a mortgage fits into your financial plan depends on you -- your goals, your plans, your spending habits, your financial personality.  |
U.S. Banker May 2009 Alan Kline |
Will Dismal 2008 Give Way to a Banner 2009? Will historically low mortgage interest rates draw buyers back into the home market?  |
The Motley Fool August 18, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
You Really Need to Do This Again Mortgage rates are down again. Time to refi?  |
BusinessWeek July 14, 2003 Anne Tergesen |
Home Loans with Bells and Whistles Some new twists on mortgages offer more flexibility -- for a price.  |
The Motley Fool April 23, 2004 Robert Brokamp |
Don't Pay for Bi-Weekly Mortgages Most companies charge for a bi-weekly mortgage plan. Why pay when you can do it yourself and save hundreds of dollars?  |
The Motley Fool March 20, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
5 Reasons to Scrimp for a Down Payment Of the million or so hurdles you can encounter between you and your first home, the down-payment hurdle can sometimes loom the largest. It's not easy, but it can save you more money down the road.  |
The Motley Fool December 14, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Mortgage Payment Blues If your mortgage rate is rising, is it time to refinance?  |
The Motley Fool October 7, 2005 |
What's Your Down Payment? If you're wondering what percentage of what you're paying for a house should be your down payment, know that there's no single best amount, and it will likely vary according to your situation.  |
The Motley Fool December 27, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
ARMs in All Shapes and Sizes Heed some warnings when shopping for an adjustable-rate mortgage.  |
The Motley Fool December 31, 2003 |
Private Mortgage Insurance When you're buying a home, you may end up having to pay for private mortgage insurance -- though there are ways you might avoid it or eliminated it later.  |
The Motley Fool June 21, 2006 |
Some Debt Is OK The important thing is the interest rate -- and your ability to pay.  |
The Motley Fool April 26, 2006 |
Mortgage Brokers Demystified Mortgage brokers make a lot of sense (and money) for some people.  |
U.S. Banker July 2010 Alan Kline |
Finding 'Harmony' in Refi Loans 1st Commonwealth of Virginia offers a new kind of loan aimed at retaining customers in times of lower rates, when borrowers typically defect.  |
The Motley Fool May 23, 2005 |
Check That Credit Report, Homebuyer You may lose thousands if you ignore your credit rating. Information that is accurate but negative will remain on your report for a while.  |
The Motley Fool August 4, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
Insurance to Keep Your House? Insuring your life may be smarter than insuring your mortgage. Here's why.  |
The Motley Fool November 28, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Gas Up Your Mortgage? Could an accelerator program be a good idea if you've worked through your priorities and decided that paying off your mortgage quickly ranks at the top?  |
The Motley Fool May 31, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Lose That Mortgage? Anyone thinking of cashing in stocks, bonds, 401(k)s, to pay off their mortgage? Think hard about where your money is right now. Your home's value may drop. And even if it keeps rising, it might not do so as quickly as your stocks, funds, and dividends do.  |
The Motley Fool December 31, 2004 |
The Reverse Mortgage Lowdown You can sell your home but stay in it -- sort of. A reverse mortgage allows you to convert the equity in your home into a lump-sum payment, monthly income, or a line of credit.  |
The Motley Fool February 10, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Should You Insure That Mortgage? Mortgage life insurance isn't as useful as it sounds. There are other options to consider.  |
The Motley Fool November 17, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
Should You Pay Down Your Mortgage? Many people are doing it, but is it the smartest move?  |
Entrepreneur September 2008 Rosalind Resnick |
The Going Rate Think long-term when it comes to refinancing.  |
The Motley Fool April 19, 2007 Rich Duprey |
Get Married to Your Mortgage Make "till death do us part" a solemn vow of your home mortgage.  |
The Motley Fool January 3, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
In Defense of Mortgage Brokers Mortgage brokers can save you money even if your credit score is high.  |
The Motley Fool October 14, 2010 Selena Maranjian |
Think Twice Before You Refinance You may not have considered these factors.  |
The Motley Fool April 17, 2006 |
Your Down-Payment Portion Don't put down 20% on your new home unless it makes sense for you.  |
The Motley Fool December 8, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Mortgage Power for Everyone Arm yourself with information before shopping for a home loan.  |
This Old House December 2007 Keith Pandolfi |
How to Escape Mortgage Disaster If you foresee trouble making you mortgage payments next year, don't panic - there are options out there to help you stay afloat  |
The Motley Fool March 28, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
Don't Fail This Mortgage Quiz Avoid payment shock by knowing your mortgage's intimate details.  |
The Motley Fool December 12, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Homeowners' Lucky Day A new tax break could make some homeowners even happier.  |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
9 Mortgage Don'ts But no matter how much you owe, unless you're a lottery winner, you've probably used a mortgage to buy your home. Here are some tips on what not to do when making one of the biggest purchases of your life.  |
The Motley Fool August 13, 2004 Roy Lewis |
Tips on Deducting Loan Points With the flurry of new home purchases and refinanced mortgages, here is a brief discussion on the tax treatment of loan points.  |
The Motley Fool August 12, 2004 |
Understanding Mortgage Brokers For many people, the best way to get a mortgage is through a broker.  |
Bank Systems & Technology April 1, 2005 Cynthia Ramsaran |
Echoes of the Mortgage Boom With more institutions vying for the business of fewer customers, it's more important than ever for mortgage players seeking to grow revenues to improve service by offering new and differentiated mortgage products, such as Web-based offerings.  |
The Motley Fool January 26, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
When Debt Is Too Good to Be True Beware of interest-only mortgages and other extreme loans.  |
The Motley Fool June 3, 2008 Dan Caplinger |
Are You Missing Out on a Fortune? Using your home for leverage brings both risk and potential reward.  |
The Motley Fool May 7, 2004 Mark Mahorney |
Hot Economy Would Help Homestore The fundamentals for Homestore came in strong for the first quarter, though not as strong as expected. The big question for the company, which operates the leading network of real estate-related information websites, is how will a rising interest rate environment affect its sales?  |
Entrepreneur February 2008 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
The Real Estate Deal Shopping for a commercial real estate loan can be tricky. Here's what you need to stay balanced.  |
Bank Systems & Technology June 2, 2004 Cynthia Ramsaran |
SouthTrust Mortgage Automates With Fiserv Regional lender taps vendor to integrate loan processing systems and upgrade to Windows.  |
The Motley Fool September 24, 2004 |
Some Debt Is OK Pay attention to the interest rates you're paying on your debt.  |
Bank Systems & Technology May 1, 2006 Maria Bruno-Britz |
E-Opportunity Demand for online mortgage functions is growing, creating an opportunity for lenders.  |
The Motley Fool July 29, 2005 Roy Lewis |
Loan Points to Ponder Paying interest up front on a home loan? Learn the right way to deduct it.  |
The Motley Fool March 25, 2011 Selena Maranjian |
Beware This Mercurial Mortgage The potentially risky ARM home loan is once again gaining popularity.  |