What Determines the Cost of Your Mortgage?
When shopping for a home or looking to refinance, everyone wants to know what kind of…
Articles by Kara Johnson
An FHA Rehab Mortgage is Perfect for Fixer-Uppers
As local housing markets get tighter and tighter, buying a fixer-upper with an FHA rehab…
Are Reverse Mortgages Too Expensive?
Reverse mortgages are increasingly popular because the senior citizen population is…
Wealthy Tapping Interest-Only Loans
Interest-only mortgages are making a bit of a comeback, at least among the very…
Waiting Can Pay Off On a Reverse Mortgage
Larry Kaplan didn’t wait long before getting a reverse mortgage on his Los Angeles home.…
Vital Questions for Your Home Lender
When you're about to purchase a property, the biggest continuing cost is your mortgage.…
Rising ARM Rates Discourage Refinancing
Rising interest rates are shutting more homeowners out of refinancing a mortgage and are…
VA Loans Take A Bit More Work, But Not More Time
VA home loans have many advantages for veterans and service members, including up to 100…
VA Home Loan program cuts some red tape
The federal government isn't well known for cutting red tape and reducing bureaucratic…
Using a reverse mortgage to pay off your home loan
Homeowners tired of being house rich and cash poor have an interesting option when they…