Can Foreigners Buy Property in the US? It’s legal, and it may be easier than you might expect BY LORA SHINN Published May 12, 2022 FACT CHECKED BY HEATHER VAN DER HOOP Yes, people who are not American citizens can…
Knowing the difference between a mortgage banker and mortgage broker can help you get the most for your money By Alene Laney "In this sense, the mortgage banker is 'closer' to the process and has direct visibility into the decision…
You’ve Got Home Equity. What Should You Do With It? Cash out by selling the house, borrow against it, or just let it ride? We break down your options. By Robyn A. Friedman April 7, 2022 8:00 am ET An alternative…
How to refinance your mortgage: Step-by-step guide for 2022 Erik J. Martin February 1, 2022 When to refinance your home loan “There are a few instances when it makes sense to refinance your mortgage,” says Matt Hackett, operations manager for Equity…
7 Solutions for Homeowners Struggling With Their Mortgage Coronavirus mortgage relief and other solutions By TERRI WILLIAMS Updated December 06, 2021 Reviewed by ANDY SMITH Fact checked by AMANDA JACKSON 2: Refinance to a Longer-Term Loan However, it's important to…
How To Significantly Pay Down Your Mortgage in 12 Months By Nicole Spector January 11, 2022 If You Want To Do Anything Differently, Call Your Lender ASAP “No matter what, contacting your servicer before you make a larger than scheduled…
How to avoid a low home appraisal Written by Ellen Chang Dec. 22, 2021/ Edited By Suzanne De Vita Reviewed By Kenneth Chavis IV “Generally, the loan-to-value ratio is determined by the lower of the appraised value or the purchase…
What's the best way to pay for your home renovation? By Mia Taylor Benefits of a HELOC There are several upsides when using a HELOC to access money rather than a cash-out refinance, said Matt Hackett, operations manager for Equity…
Lenders Are Deluged With Refinance Requests as Virus Sends Rates Lower Orla McCaffrey, Julia Carpenter and Ben Eisen, The Wall Street Journal March 16, 2020 Record-low mortgage rates are delivering more refinancing demand than some lenders can handle. At Equity…
What Is Mortgage Underwriting? Explaining The Underwriting Process Lauren Ward August 24, 2021 What Can You Do to Make the Process Easier and Faster? “Things that slow down the process are either a lack of promptness from the buyer or…
