Mortgage
Getting a mortgage is a complicated process. Learn what it takes to be pre-approved, how to get the best rate, whether you need mortgage insurance, and how to handle closing costs.
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How Do I Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage?
As you search for a home, there’s an important step to take to help you know what you can afford: getting pre-approved for a mortgage.
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Pre-Qualified vs. Pre-Approved: The Main Differences
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The 5 Best Alternatives to Zillow and Trulia
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Pros and Cons of Owner Financing
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Contingency Clauses in Home Purchase Contracts
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How Much Mortgage Can You Afford?
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6 Reasons to Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance
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Why You Don’t Need Mortgage Protection Life Insurance
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Refinance Your Mortgage: When It Makes Sense and How to Do It
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Conventional Mortgage or Loan – Definition
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Deed Of Reconveyance Definition
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Down Payment Definition
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Form 1098: Mortgage Interest Statement Definition
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Loan-to-Value Ratio – LTV Ratio Definition
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Origination Fee Definition
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Origination Definition
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Pre-Foreclosure Definition
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Understanding the Mortgage Payment Structure
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Shopping for Mortgage Rates
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Fixed Interest Rate Definition
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Owner Financing Definition
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Creating a Tax-Deductible Canadian Mortgage
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Real Estate Agent vs. Mortgage Broker: What's the Difference?
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Saving for a Down Payment: Where Should I Keep My Money?
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Understanding the Escrow Process
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Mortgage Fraud: Understanding and Avoiding It
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How Quicken Loans Mortgages Work
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Comparing Quicken Loans vs. Local Banks for a Mortgage
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Understanding 30-Year vs. 15-Year Mortgages
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Home Appraisals: Your Key to a Successful Refinance
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Understanding Jumbo Vs. Conventional Mortgages
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Why Do Most of My Mortgage Payments Start Out as Interest?
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What's considered a good debt-to-income (DTI) ratio?
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Can Sallie Mae Student Loans Be Forgiven?
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Should I pay my mortgage with my credit card to earn credit card rewards?
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Understanding the Escrow Process and Requirements
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5/1 Hybrid Adjustable-Rate Mortgage (5/1 Hybrid ARM) Definition
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Chattel Mortgage Definition
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Mortgage Servicing Rights (MSR) Definition
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Prepayment Penalty Definition
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Trust Deed Definition
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Deed of Release Definition
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Mortgage Broker Definition
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Watch Out for 'Junk' Mortgage Fees
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Freddie Mac - Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp – FHLMC – Definition
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Federal Home Loan Bank System – FHLB Definition
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Avoid These Mistakes When Selling Your Home
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How Many Mortgage Payments Can I Miss Before foreclosure?
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Take-Out Loan Definition
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Cash Equity
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Floating Interest Rate Definition
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Constant Default Rate – CDR Definition
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28/36 Rule Definition
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Understanding Your Mortgage
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Maximum Loan Amount – Definition
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Should I Combine Two Mortgages into One?
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RHS Loan – Definition
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FHA 203(k) Loan Definition
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Does Mortgage Refinancing Affect Your FICO Score?
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125% Loan Definition
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Low/No Documentation Loan Definition
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