Refinance Blog

Think the decks are stacked against homeowners these days? You're right, in ways you might never have realized.

President Barack Obama on Wednesday laid out a new refinance plan to help "responsible" underwater homeowners lower their mortgage rates.

A cash-out refinance -- assuming you have the equity -- might seem like a good short-term solution when you don't have enough money to pay for a major expense.

Do you have private mortgage insurance? Did you know that your lender is required to automatically cancel it when you have paid your mortgage down to a certain point?

Living in a homeowners association is about more than just paying monthly dues.

Homeowners insurance provides essential protection against expensive damage to your home, but that doesn't mean you should file a claim every time something goes wrong.