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A 15-year mortgage is just one option you have as a homebuyer. Learn the benefits and drawbacks and decide if it’s right for you.

May 12, 2022

Unsure if an adjustable rate mortgage is right for you? Get the inside scoop on the ARM and learn whether the risks of this loan type are worth the reward.

February 25, 2022

VA loans offer amazing advantages and benefits beyond down payments — learn how they can help you buy or refinance your home easily, with great savings.

September 2, 2020

Everything you need to know about subordinate mortgages: what they are and how they can impact your loan, refinancing, and second mortgage options.

August 30, 2019

Learn about the new mortgage insurance option EPMI, including comparisons with MI and LPMI loans.

February 14, 2019

Learn about the various factors that make up a mortgage payment, including the components that constitute your PITI, and how to calculate your payment amounts.

October 31, 2018

If you are struggling to make your mortgage payments, a loan modification may help. See how a loan modification is different from a refinance, and learn more about different ways to modify a Conventional, VA, FHA or Jumbo loan.

May 24, 2018

Looking to pay off your mortgage faster? Your tax refund may be a good place to start. Learn more about the potential benefits of paying down your mortgage with your tax refund (and see if it’s the right move for you).

February 15, 2018

Learn more about the HomeReady® mortgage program, including guidelines, requirements, rates, and how to decide if HomeReady® is right for you.

December 6, 2017