Step 4: Closing the Deal: Scour your all-in Mortgage Costs
It takes a hefty wad of money to get a mortgage. It’s typical for all the fees associated with securing a mortgage—called Closing Costs-to add up to 2%…
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Step 3: Get to the Point: When It Pays to Buy Down Your Mortgage
Lenders like to give home borrowers choices when it comes to their mortgage rate. You’ll always be presented with a standard rate: what you qualify for based on…
Suze’s Mortgage Tip #2: Know the Down Side of Making a Small Low Down Payment.
My absolute best advice is to strive to make a 20% down payment when you buy a home. I know that can be a lot of money. But…
Suze’s Mortgage Tip #1: Shop Around
It amazes me that so many homebuyers who spent weeks, if not months, hunting around for the best home, don’t shop around as diligently for the best mortgage.
4 Signs You’re About to Make a Very Big Real Estate Mistake
With the Spring home buying rush just around the corner, I want to make sure that you don’t buy into a very big mistake. While the stock market…
No Credit Union? You’re Likely Missing Some Great Deals
If you are serious about making the most of your money, you should be doing your financial shopping at credit unions. A recent survey by depositaccounts.com confirmed once…
4 Ways New Mortgage Rules Can Save You a Ton of Money
Whether you are buying a home or refinancing an existing mortgage, new federally required disclosure documents make it easy-yes, I said easy-to be a super smart mortgage shopper.
Four Expensive Home Buying Mistakes
When it comes to big-ticket purchases, it gets no bigger than buying a home. That makes it seriously important to avoid costly mistakes. Here are four expensive home-buying…
4 Signs You Should Rent Not Buy
I am a big believer in home ownership, but only if it makes financial sense. If you answer yes to any of these questions you are better off…