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Mortgages – Points and Interest Rates Go Hand in Hand

Published on: 27/08/2024

When it comes to mortgages, many people tend to look at points and interest rates as to separate issues. In fact, they can almost always be used as leverage against each other.

Refinanced Your Home – Claim a Tax Deduction For Points

Published on: 22/08/2024

The mortgage refinance market has cooled off dramatically with recent rate increases. Many people, however, refinanced during 2005 and can claim tax deductions.

Bridge Loans – From One Home to the Next

Published on: 22/08/2024

You’ve lived in your home for some time and circumstances such as an expanding family mean you need a new one. This brings up the subject of bridge loans.

Using Points To Cut Your Interest Rate

Published on: 06/08/2024

The general mantra in the real estate world is you want to avoid paying points when obtaining a mortgage. As with most assumptions, this is not always true.