You’ve heard the news: thanks to a national mortgage settlement five major banks will pay out $25 billion to help troubled borrowers in 49 states.
The question is whether you’ll reap any of those benefits. Use this guide to decide—and pl...
Sudden savings alert! Mortgage rates are dropping again. How much could you save if you refinanced at a lower rate?
At the moment, a 30-year fixed rate loan is about 4.75%; a 15-year fixed is about 4.02%, according to Bankrate.com.
Pay less, save more
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Who gets the house?
No one wants to think about divorce. But even if you're happily married, you need to know how a split might affect your assets.
Many women assume that all marital property gets split 50-50—but that's not true, says Jeff...
Just what is a balloon mortgage, and should you be wary of this type of loan?
Remember, oh, about a year ago, when the credit markets went haywire and we learned that millions of Americans had taken out home loans they suddenly couldn't afford? A numb...
