Should You Refinance Before or After You Retire? Or Not At All?
You may save yourself a major headache by refinancing before you retire...or not at all.
March 7, 2024 4 min read
Should You Get a Cash-In Refinance?
Why would someone want to pay money out-of-pocket when they refinance? There are quite a few advantages.
March 6, 2024 4 min read
Does a Mortgage Recast Save You Money? Yes and No
A mortgage recast is a fantastic tool to reduce monthly expenses. But it's more expensive over the life of the loan. Should you use this little-known mortgage strategy?
February 11, 2025 9 min read
Conventional Loan Refinance Guidelines for 2026
Homeowners can refinance with a conventional loan in 2026 to secure lower rates, adjust terms, or access home equity.
November 26, 2025 10 min read
The Cost to Buy vs Rent in California
It’s not news: the Golden State isn’t cheap. Still, people are buying and home prices keep going up. The allure of California has been enticing homebuyers, despite high prices, for decades.
February 29, 2024 7 min read
The Cost to Buy vs Rent in Indiana
One of the most affordable states, Indiana offers the typical home for well under $250,000, a massive discount from the national average of over $400,000.
February 29, 2024 7 min read
Refinance Out of a Hard Money Loan Into Conventional
Hard money loans are great for acquiring property, but they come with short fuses. Can you qualify to refinance your hard money loan to conventional?
February 27, 2024 4 min read
20 Tips to Get Lower Refinance Rates
Go way beyond just "shopping around." Twenty hacks to get better refinance rates.
February 26, 2024 9 min read