- Homebuyers
- June 12, 2026
Summer Design Trends: Staycations and Softness Set the Tone This Season
Here are some summer decor trends gaining momentum. Get ready to rethink, refresh, and make the most of your home as the weather finally warms.
Refinance
Refinance Articles
- Homeowners
- March 31, 2026
Trying to Save Money? Refinancing Your Home Loan May Help You Eliminate Your Mortgage Insurance
Lower mortgage interest rates may help homeowners lower their monthly payments and potentially eliminate mortgage insurance.
- Homebuyers
- March 13, 2026
Investors: How to Make Your Current Rental Property Pay for Your Next One
If you financed your current properties with a DSCR loan, a cash-out refinance could give you the funds to expand your real estate portfolio without going through a lengthy loan approval process.
- Homeowners
- March 10, 2026
Why Aren’t More Homeowners Taking Advantage of FHA Streamline Loans?
Why don't more homeowners take advantage of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Streamline Refinance? It’s something FHA borrowers are entitled to, and yet many don’t even realize how straightforward it can be.
- Homebuyers
- February 10, 2026
Small Interest Rate Drops, Big Savings: What a 1% Difference Means for Mortgages and Refinances
Mortgage rates are nearly a full percentage point lower than they were last year at this time. A decrease like that can unlock serious savings. Here's how.
- Homebuyers
- February 9, 2026
Which Home Loans Offer the Lowest Interest Rates?
Interest rates often vary depending on what type of loan you choose. The length of the loan may also affect the rate, as will the size of the down payment, and other considerations.
- Homeowners
- January 9, 2026
More Homeowners Are Renovating for the Long-Term: What to Know Before Starting a Project
Here’s what to keep in mind if you are thinking about upgrading your home for the long-term.
- Homeowners
- January 8, 2026
Considering a Cash-Out Refinance? How Your Home May Be Able to Help You Pay Your Bills
Homeowners often don’t realize that they may be able to use the equity they have built in their homes to help pay their bills with a cash-out refinance.
- Homeowners
- December 26, 2025
What Homeowners Don’t Understand About HELOCs—and Why It Could Be Costing Them
Here’s a closer look at the biggest misconceptions about HELOCs, how those myths can hurt you, and what to keep in mind if you’re considering using a HELOC.
- Homebuyers
- December 11, 2025
What Your Loan Officer Wants You to Know Before You Buy a Home or Refinance in 2026
If you’re planning to buy a home or refinance your mortgage in 2026, the people at the forefront of the home loan process have something important to tell you: The new year will reward those who are prepared.
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