Understanding Mortgage Rates by Understanding Bonds A look at the bond market provides insight into what moves mortgage rates up and…
Pros and Cons of Automatic Mortgage Payments Automatic payments, or autopay, can be a smart way to “set it and forget it” and pay your…
Prime Rate - What is the Current Prime Lending Interest Rate Not many of us are aware of the impact a change in rates has on our daily lives, they can…
Personal Finance in Schools: An Answer to Financial Crisis A little bit of financial education could go a long way to improve our nation's financial…
Participation Loans Lenders and borrowers can team up with other lenders and borrowers to reduce their…
Underwater Refinance Without HARP? (updated Jan. 2017) A lot of homeowners with underwater mortgages would like to…
No-down-payment mortgage programs on the chopping block A recent move by federal officials to stop national programs from lending down payments…
One Last Shot at Super-Low Rates? If you missed your chance at refinancing your mortgage at a super-low rate, the standoff…
Using a Home Equity Loan to Start a Business A home equity loan or home equity line of credit (HELOC) is often used to make home…
Using a Home Equity Loan to Pay for College More parents are using what is probably the cheapest option when taking out a loan to pay…