How Soon After Buying Can I Refinance the Mortgage of My Second Home?
Maybe you bought a second home during the pandemic as a way to escape during lockdowns. Maybe you bought one to rent out part-time for extra income in today’s uncertain economy. And with home prices growing so quickly, you may be wondering if you can refi
Jul 12, 2022 | Refinancing a Home
Combat Rising Inflation on Your Debt with a Refinance Loan
Over the last year, inflation has been rising at a historic rate, with prices jumping on everything from gas to groceries to building supplies. Credit card rates have also climbed since the beginning of the pandemic as has total credit card debt, as many
Jun 14, 2022 | Refinancing a Home
What is a Drive-By Appraisal?
When buying your home, one of the important steps in the mortgage financing process is having an appraisal done. Having an appraiser determine the value of the property is essential to determining how much your lender is willing to lend you for the purcha
May 17, 2022 | Refinancing a Home
Home Equity Vs. Cash-Out Refinance Loans
If you need a chunk of change for a home improvement project, paying for your student’s college tuition, consolidating your own debt, or even paying for medical bills, you may be able to pull that money out of your house. This can be done either through a
May 10, 2022 | Refinancing a Home
Your AirBnB Income Can Help You Refinance Your Mortgage
Did you know that your AirBnB rental income can help you qualify for a refinance loan? In the past using any rental revenue from your “primary residence” was not acceptable on mortgage applications. However, starting in 2018 mortgage government-sponsored
Apr 19, 2022 | Refinancing a Home
One Extra Mortgage Payment a Year Can Add Up to Big Savings
When you bought your home, you (hopefully) qualified for a mortgage that you could afford and if you stay on top of it monthly, you’ll own your home free and clear in 30 years (or less, depending on your loan terms.) Making extra payments may not even hav
Feb 16, 2022 | Refinancing a Home