Managing a mortgage
Having a mortgage also means it's important to understand how it works from escrow to homeowners' insurance.
Learn the ins and outs of your mortgage
Digging into the details of the process, from payments to mortgage insurance to refinancing options, is essential to successfully managing a mortgage.
MortgageHow soon can you refinance a mortgage?
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Depending on the loan you have, how soon you can refinance your mortgage will vary. Learn about the different loans and how their refinance timelines differ.
MortgageUnderstanding acceleration clauses in real estate
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In your mortgage, there is an acceleration clause the lender can enact to request full repayment. Learn what an acceleration clause is and how it gets activated.
MortgageWhat is a mortgage recast?
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A mortgage recast could reduce your monthly mortgage payments if you’d made additional payments towards your loan. Here’s how they work.
Learn about the essentials for managing a mortgage
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How does escrow work with a mortgageRead our article for a closer look at how escrow works with a mortgage and learn when and why you would need a mortgage escrow account or impound account.
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What is escrow and how does it work?What happens when your earnest check goes into escrow? Click here to read how the escrow process works and how homeowners can benefit from an escrow account.
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