Refinance Archives

Fannie Mae Aids Borrowers With Help Centers
By: Brian O'Connell

Fannie Mae (Stock Quote: FNM) has rolled out a trial program in Miami that brings mobile “Help Centers” to neighborhoods that promise to make life easier for mortgage holders who need help paying their loans and dealing with loan modification programs. Read more»

Are Banks Illegally Denying Loan Mods?
By: Brian O'Connell

The non-profit journalism center ProPublica claims that banks are leading loan modification candidates astray by denying them a deal for reasons that are at best, specious, and at worst, illegal. The center’s investigation focused on larger banks like JPMorgan Chase (Stock Quote: JPM) and Wells Fargo (Stock Quote: WFC). Read more»

A 15-Year Re-Fi? Why Not?
By: Brian O'Connell

With mortgage rates at near-historic lows as 2009 draws to an end, the stampede to refinance (for those who qualify) isn’t abating. But should you turn your gaze to a 15-year refinance deal? Here are the pros — and the cons — before that decision. Read more»

Re-Fi Necessity: Crunching the Numbers
By: Jeff Brown

These days about three out of four mortgage applications involve a refinancing rather than a home purchase, which is understandable given today’s bargain rates and the risky housing market. But how many borrowers who expect to cut their homeownership expenses will increase them instead? Read more»

December Update: Should You Refinance Now?
By: Brian O'Connell

These days, if you have good credit, some cash on hand and are in the market for a new house, it’s like you’ve won the lottery. True, there’s no ticket to scratch and nobody is taking your picture holding a seven-foot check, but the end result seems the same. Read more»

Will Refinancing Pay?
By: Jeff Brown

In an old Saturday Night Live gag, the announcer said there’d been no trading on Wall Street because everyone already had the stocks they wanted. At some point, you’d think that would happen to mortgages. Read more»

Your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
By: Brian O'Connell

If you live in the northern U.S. you don’t need a news flash to tell you that winter is on the way. Baseball fans in Denver this weekend nodded knowingly when the Rockies-Phillies game was snowed out on Saturday night and Chicagoans were expecting their first snowfall this weekend. Read more»

Homeowner Headache: Refi or Equity Loan?
By: Jeff Brown

A big expense looms over you like college tuition, a new car or major home-improvement. You’re short of cash but do have plenty of equity in your home. What’s the best way to get it: refinance the mortgage or take out a home equity loan or line of credit? Read more»

Tips for Refinancing Your Mortgage
By: BankingMyWay.com Staff

If you’re thinking about refinancing your home mortgage, there are many things you need to consider. Will a re-fi save you money over the long-term? Do the benefits you will receive outweigh the cost of the re-fi? The key to refinancing is to save as much money during the process as possible to maximize your savings across the board. Helpful Tips Read more»

Who Shouldn't Refinance Now?
By: BankingMyWay.com Staff

Refinancing a home mortgage can save you money on your monthly payments and interest payments throughout the life of your loan. Particularly for those homeowners who switch from an adjustable-rate mortgage to a long-term fixed mortgage with a lower rate, there is much money to be saved with the refinancing process. Read more»

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