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Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
Paying down your mortgage helps build equity in your home, but you don’t have to wait until you completely repay it, or sell the property, to access that equity. Cash-out refinances are generally best for big-ticket costs: Think home renovations or major debt consolidation. How can I use the money from a cash-out refinance?
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Buy Calculator considers one-time costs — closing costs and the down payment — and ongoing expenses, like property taxes, an HOA fee, home insurance, and private mortgage insurance, or PMI, which you pay if your down payment is less than 20% on a conventional mortgage. Is renting always cheaper?
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