Conventional Loan Refinance Guidelines for 2025
Homeowners can refinance with a conventional loan in 2025 to secure lower rates, adjust terms, or access home equity.
February 12, 2025 12 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
The Cost to Buy vs Rent in Tennessee
Tennessee home prices have risen substantially in recent years thanks to a dramatic influx of newcomers. But it could still be a good place to buy, thanks to continued demand for housing.
February 25, 2024 7 min read
The Cost to Buy vs Rent in North Carolina
The Tar Heel State isn't cheap, but high quality usually isn't. Homebuyers are rushing to get their slice of NC.
February 23, 2024 7 min read
Can You Refinance a HELOC Without Touching Your First Mortgage?
Refinancing a HELOC with another HELOC is easier than refinancing a primary mortgage. Seven steps to success.
February 23, 2024 4 min read