Mortgages

The Refinance Window Is Closing: Historical Charts Of The 10-Year Yield

The refinance window only lasts so long. There was a massive refinance window during the global pandemic. However, that particular refinance window has closed. Mortgage rates are now at 17-year highs and the housing market is at a standstill since everybody refinanced in 2020, 2021, and early 2022. When the next refinance window opens, I […]

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Should I Do A Cash-IN Refinance? The Benefits And Risks Of Paying Down A Mortgage For A Lower Rate

A number of you have asked me whether you should do a cash-in refinance. So, I’d like to share my thoughts on this interesting scenario. A cash-in refinance is basically when you pay down your existing mortgage to under a certain loan-to-value ratio in order to qualify for a mortgage refinance. Loan-to-value is calculated by

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Book Review: The New Rules For Mortgages

“The New Rules For Mortgages” by Dale Siegel provides a fantastic understanding of everything you need to know about mortgages. For many, a home is the single biggest purchase of their lives, and the mortgage is a necessary instrument for making homeownership dreams a reality. Qualifying for a mortgage is daunting, but it doesn’t have to

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