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How do you pay back a reverse mortgage?
Key takeaways Reverse mortgages allow seniors to borrow against their home equity. If the borrower dies, a reverse mortgage falls…
What to do when your mortgage forbearance period ends
Key takeaways Mortgage forbearance allows you to pause your mortgage payments, usually for up to six months, when you are…
Bank statement loan: What is it and who should get one?
Key takeaways A bank statement loan allows you to qualify for a mortgage using bank statements rather than tax returns.…
What is the Community Reinvestment Act?
Key takeaways The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is a federal and state law that encourages banks and lenders to meet…
What is a first mortgage?
kate_sept2004/Getty Images Key takeaways A first mortgage is the primary or original loan on a home, typically used to buy…
Hurricane season is around the corner: where Florida’s home insurance market stands post-Demotech FSR concerns
It has been almost two years since Demotech, the state’s primary financial rating firm, announced that 27 of Florida’s property…
Mortgage rate lock: What it is and when you should use one
Key takeaways A mortgage rate lock does just that: locks in your mortgage rate so that it won’t change for…
How to get a mortgage when you’re self-employed
Key takeaways It's possible to get approved for a home loan as a self-employed borrower, but you often have to…
How to sell a house by owner in South Carolina
Key takeaways Selling your house without a real estate agent is possible, but it involves a lot of work, including…
Houzeo review: What it is and how it works
Want to sell your home without having to pay a hefty commission to a real estate agent? A “for sale…
