Home buying
How much home can you comfortably afford?
A practical way to think about monthly payment, cash reserves and the costs that can be easy to overlook.
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The journal
Mortgage knowledge without the jargon.
Practical guides for homebuyers, homeowners and anyone trying to make sense of their next financing decision.
Mortgage basics
Pre-approval vs. pre-qualification: what is the difference?
Understand what each means and when it can be useful during the home-buying process.
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Mortgage basics
What makes up your monthly mortgage payment?
Principal, interest, taxes, insurance and HOA costs—explained without the jargon.
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Planning
How much should you put down on a home?
There is more than one good answer. Here is how to think through the trade-offs.
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Mortgage strategy
7 questions to ask before choosing a mortgage
A checklist for comparing options beyond the headline interest rate.
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Refinancing
When does refinancing make sense?
Look beyond the rate and consider costs, timing and your longer-term goals.
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