Mortgage
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I Refuse to Sign My Boyfriend’s $5,000/Month Mortgage. Am I Wrong?
Dear Penny, My boyfriend’s mother passed away in April 2022. In 2000, she refinanced her deceased mother’s brownstone. She had…
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What Are the Pros and Cons of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage?
Adjustable rate mortgages got a really bad reputation during the Great Recession, but now they’re back in a big way.…
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Is My Boyfriend Being a Jerk by Demanding I Pay His Mortgage?
Dear Penny, My boyfriend asked to move in together after eight months of dating. I was honored. Then after I…
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4 Things Homebuyers Can Do About Today’s High Mortgage Rates
Just when you thought the housing market couldn’t get any tougher, it throws another obstacle at you. Mortgages are getting…
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Can I Avoid Default Risk if I Co-Sign My Daughter’s Mortgage?
Dear Penny, We have a 47-year-old daughter with a just-settled divorce. She is a teacher, but she’s not working full…
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loanDepot May be the Easiest Way to Refinance and Save Money on Your Mortgage
Your home means everything to you. It’s where you spend time with the people you love most. Getting a mortgage…
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Everything You Need to Know About a Reverse Mortgage: Pros and Cons
Reverse mortgages can help older homeowners free up cash in retirement by borrowing against the value of their home. It…
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Is a Reverse Mortgage Ever a Good Idea?
Dear Penny, I am a 65-year-old, semi-retired single female. Because of my personal and financial situation at the time, I…
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How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early
If you own a home, your mortgage payment is probably your biggest monthly expense. But what if you could eliminate…
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How One Extra Mortgage Payment a Year Pays Your Home Off Faster
Thirty years is a long time. If you’re chipping away at a mortgage each month, it can feel even longer.…
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