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What are the costs of buying a home? Remember the seller's taxes.
There are many closing costs. For example, the cost of the inspection is usually $500 or so, he said, which is one of the ...
Aid programs help Michigan homebuyers handle high prices
Public agencies and mortgage lenders offer down payment assistance, help with closing costs and interest-rate buydowns "to put folks into a house." ...
A Third of Americans Say Mortgage and Debt Are Unmanageable—They Need These 5 Tips
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What Is a Rate and Term Refinance?
A rate and term refinance is used to pay off the current loan, including late fees or prepayment penalties that the borrower ...
First-time homebuyer guide
A first-time homebuyer is someone who has never owned a home before, or someone who hasn’t owned a home for at least the ...
Should I Use a Wire Transfer or Cashier's Check for Closing?
Should I Use a Wire Transfer or Cashier's Check for Closing? If you've finally reached the closing stage of the homebuying process, then you are nearing the finish line. However, closing involves a ...
Better Mortgage Is Offering Refi Perks. Your Lender May Be Doing It, Too.
Earlier this year, online lender Better Mortgage introduced its "Better Forever" program, an incentive for existing and new customers that waives origination fees on future mortgage loans ...
'We Saved $80K To Buy Our First Home—but Surprise Fees Forced Us To Pay $140K by Closing'
The post 'We Saved $80K To Buy Our First Home—but Surprise Fees Forced Us To Pay $140K by Closing' appeared first on Real ...
The homebuying time machine
Assumable mortgages offer a rare win-win in real estate, helping buyers get cheaper monthly payments and sellers score higher ...
Your rent payments can open the door to homeownership. Here's how
CNBC Select explains how Rocket Mortgage's RocketRentRewards program can save homebuyers up to $5,000 on closing costs.