- Homeowners
- September 17, 2021
Mortgage Activity Continues to Increase, Driven by Cash-Out Refinances
A recent report showed that cash-out refinances hit a 15-year high in the second quarter. That trend shows no signs of slowing down.
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Refinance Articles
- Housing News
- September 10, 2021
Cash-Out Refinances Just Hit a 15-Year High
Thanks in large part to the consistent rise in home prices, homeowners are tapping into their growing home equity more often than they have in more than a decade.
- Homeowners
- August 11, 2021
Should I Refinance My Home, Or Buy a New Home?
You know you're ready for a change, but you're not sure how much change. On the one hand, if you refinance your home, you could get a new mortgage with better rates and terms, and you wouldn't have to go through the process of moving.
- Homeowners
- June 17, 2021
What is the Cost to Refinance a Mortgage and the Break-Even Point?
With rates so low, you may have wondered what the cost to refinance your mortgage is? The answer is that every refinance is unique, depending on your credit score, your income level, and whether you have a low loan-to-value ratio.
- Housing News
- May 10, 2021
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Set Date for New Refinance Program
Last month when the companies announced that would soon be offering a new refinance program targeted at millions of low-income families. However, when the programs were announced, neither Fannie nor Freddie revealed when the programs would actually be available. We now have our answer.
- Homebuyers
- April 30, 2021
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Unveil New Refinance Program for Low-Income Families
Last year saw the highest volume of mortgage refinancing since 2003 thanks to historically low interest rates, but according to the federal government, millions of low-income families were not able to take advantage of those low rates. That could soon change. Read more about how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are Unveiling a New Refinance Program for Low-Income Families.
- Homeowners
- February 19, 2021
How to Use Form 1098 to Claim Tax Deductions on Your Mortgage Refinance
Believe it or not, tax season is already here. And if you are looking for possible deductions on your federal income taxes, there are plenty of reasons to read on about form 1098. If you completed a mortgage refinance in 2020, you may be realizing the benefits of lower payments and possibly a lower rate.
- Homeowners
- November 23, 2020
How Much Longer Will the Refinance Boom Last?
The fact that interest rates have remained this low for months has fueled an extreme and lengthy refinance boom in the mortgage business. But just how long is that boom going to last?
- Homeowners
- October 29, 2020
Easy Steps to Refinance Your Home
If you've been following the news lately, you may know that mortgage rates are just about as low as they've ever been. And that may have you thinking about refinancing your mortgage.
- Homeowners
- October 26, 2020
FHFA's Calabria Reiterates That Fannie, Freddie Refinance Fee Is Coming December 1
The housing industry has just over a month to get ready as Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark Calabria reiterated last week that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will implement a 50-basis-point fee on certain refinances on Dec. 1, 2020.
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