Should you pay off your mortgage early? By Leanne Macardle published 11 May 21 Feature Paying off a mortgage early could save you $1000s, but it isn't for everyone, and there are both advantages and disadvantages.
Mortgage rates drop to lowest since 2016, as Spring buying-rush comes early By James Laird last updated 4 February 20 News The latest data from the MBA reveals a 7.2% rise in total home loan applications and 8% jump in refinance demand.
US mortgage rates starting to stabilize, but January is still a good time to refinance By James Laird last updated 4 February 20 News According to the MBA, 30 year mortgage rates are levelling out, but 15 year rates are actually still dropping.
US mortgage rates could drop to all-time low as free fall continues By James Laird published 16 January 20 News Purchase loan and refinancing interest soars on the back of another dip in mortgage rates, which are now at their lowest point since September 2019.
Mortgage rates drop to 13-week low in 2020, which is good for homebuyers By James Laird published 13 January 20 News Average rates for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages haven't been this competitive since October 2019.
Home Equity Loans vs HELOC: Explained By Gina Clarke published 31 October 19 Home equity loans and HELOCs explained in plain English. What's the difference and how do they work?
Mortgage refinancing up by 10% as interest rates hit lowest point since August By James Laird published 10 October 19 News Latest MBA survey reveals a huge 163% year-on-year increase in refinance demand.
Mortgage and refinance applications plummet as interest rates rise – but it's still a buyer's market By James Laird last updated 9 January 20 News Rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages are up, the Mortgage Bankers Association has revealed.
Mortgage applications on the rise as fall buyer's market sets in By James Laird published 13 September 19 News Current interest rates are at near a three-year low, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
Property market conditions ripe for mortgage refinancing and home equity loans, report suggests By James Laird published 10 September 19 News A huge pool of US homeowners and mortgagees stand to benefit from 2019's low interest rates.
Chase Home Mortgage and Home Equity review By Sabrina Rojas Weiss published 15 July 19 A big player with a wide range of finance products and online tools to match. Some good options for first time buyers along with jumbo loans for big spenders.
Bank of America Mortgage Review By Sabrina Rojas Weiss published 14 July 19 Bank of America has a host of fixed and adjustable-rate mortgages on offer along with some great options for first-time buyers.
BD Nationwide Mortgage review By Sabrina Rojas Weiss published 13 July 19 Known for having low mortgage rates, BD Nationwide Mortgage is a private lender that focuses on fix and flip loans while offering a variety of other services including home loans, mortgage and refinancing, equity loans and more to potential clients.
Third Federal HELOC and Home Equity Review By Eli McCormick published 13 July 19 Third Federal offers home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOC) when you use your primary residence as collateral.
PNC Bank mortgage and refinance review By Sabrina Rojas Weiss published 12 July 19 PNC Bank’s fixed-rate mortgages and refinancing loans are available for 10-, 15-, 20- and 30-year terms with as little as 3 percent down, and it offers 1/1, 3/1, 5/1, 7/1, and 10/1 adjustable-rate.
U.S. Bank home equity loan review By Eli McCormick published 29 June 19 U.S. Bank offers both home equity loans and HELOCS. It will take a second home as collateral, offers special incentives for military families and has the one of the highest loan amounts allowed.
Home Mortgages Review By Sabrina Rojas Weiss published 1 June 10 Editor's Note: This review has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it no longer ranks as a top 10 product. The original review is below, but check out our current top 10 about Mortgage and Refinance here.