Figure is a financial services provider that offers mortgage refinancing, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), and personal loans. Its personal loan offering comes with flexible term options, fixed rates, and funding that can be completed in as…

Figure Personal Loans Review

The holiday slump is definitely over. According to the latest survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage activity jumped nearly 17% last week.
Total applications were up 16.7% for the week ending January 8, with refinances jumping a…

Mortgage Apps Surge After Holiday Slump

As a landlord, you depend on tenants making timely, consistent rent payments. It's how you cover repairs and upkeep, maintain cash flow, and, put simply, how you keep your business afloat.
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A Landlord’s Guide to Late Fees

Foreclosure investors had an uphill battle in 2020. With foreclosure moratoria in place across the country -- not to mention mortgage forbearance options for many -- the coronavirus pandemic sent foreclosure filings screaming to a halt.
In fact,…

3 Things Foreclosure Property Investors Should Know in 2021

Foreclosure investors had an uphill battle in 2020. With foreclosure moratoria in place across the country -- not to mention mortgage forbearance options for many -- the coronavirus pandemic sent foreclosure filings screaming to a halt.
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If you’re hoping to buy a house this year, you might have a hard time finding one. According to the latest data from Realtor.com, for-sale listings are officially at an all-time low.
By the end of December, the number of homes for sale had slipped…

Want To Buy A House? Good Luck Finding One

Rising home prices are forcing buyers to get creative.
Just take recent homebuyers Zac Alfson and his husband, Bryan Henley. They were set on buying a house in downtown Orlando last fall — one with a guest room, a dedicated home office and plenty of…

6 Tips for Finding a House You Can Actually Afford

Car insurance is a necessary cost for any car owner. Not only is it required by law in most states, but it also protects you from liability and expensive damages if you’re ever in an accident.
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6 proven ways to lower your car insurance premiums

If you’re considering buying a home or refinancing your mortgage in the new year, then the desire to keep your credit score healthy should be top of mind.
Not only will your credit play a prime role in your ability to qualify for a home loan, but it…

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As Prices Soar, 6 Tricks for Finding a House You Can Actually Afford

Mortgage rates are at record lows right now, and most experts predict they’ll stay that way for some time. In fact, according to Fannie Mae, the rate on 30-year, fixed-rate loans should sit around 2.7 to 2.8% for all of 2021.
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Should You Refinance Your Investment Property in 2021?

Mortgage rates are at record lows right now, and most experts predict they’ll stay that way for some time. In fact, according to Fannie Mae, the rate on 30-year, fixed-rate loans should sit around 2.7 to 2.8% for all of 2021.
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Many Americans have had to cut corners since the pandemic began — and car insurance premiums have been a good place to start. With most people logging fewer hours behind the wheel, a large swath of drivers is likely overpaying — or at least paying…

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Here’s what typically makes up a mortgage payment:
Principal: This money is applied straight to your loan balance.
Interest: The cost of borrowing the money. How much you’ll pay is indicated by your interest rate.
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How Much a $300,000 Mortgage Will Cost You?

Your body (and your physical capabilities) change as you age, and if you plan to stay in your home for the long haul, your property will need to change, too. Fortunately, most of the bathroom renovations to age in place that you’ll want to make are…

Bathroom Renovations to Age in Place Comfortably and Safely

While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread economic damage, it hasn’t been all bad. For many who didn’t lose their jobs, the financial crisis made the prospect of buying a home all that more tempting, with already low mortgage rates plummeting…

What to Expect When Applying for a Mortgage During the Pandemic

If you're invested in senior housing developments, the latest data from the National Investment Center (NIC) might have you worried.
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Senior Housing Occupancy Reaches Record Low

It's a new year -- one that comes with many changes, some uncertainty, and quite a few unique and challenging circumstances. If you're a rental property investor, that might have you feeling uneasy. Should you plow forward as you would with any year,…

4 Things Rental Property Landlords Should Do in 2021

With the end of mortgage forbearances and foreclosure moratoria on the horizon, it's clear that -- at some point this year -- many homeowners will start to struggle. Some areas will be hit harder than others, but more than likely, most markets will…

Foreclosures Rising in Your Area? 3 Ways to Help (and Make Money)

Hydroponic gardening comes with serious benefits — especially in the current economic climate.
First off, it allows you to grow your own produce and potentially save tons of money (a big plus if your job’s been affected by the pandemic.)
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