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What can you do when you can’t make ends meet?

A lower mortgage payment or vehicle loan payment can be key to reducing your monthly costs. Just about any loan can be refinanced for a lower amount or rate.

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5 reasons to buy a home and retire in Washington State

Retiring in Washington State and purchasing a home can help you build equity faster, enable you to buy a second home and increase the investment in your future.

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Cash-out refinance explained in 4 easy steps

What is a cash-out refinance? How does it work? Find everything you need to know about cash-out refinance explained in just four simple steps. Learn more.

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Understand the loan-to-value ratio and what it means for a mortgage refinance

The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for a refinance is determined by the amount borrowed compared to the current market value of the home.

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Refinance checklist: Are you ready?

Find everything you need to make sure you’re ready to refinance: from determining your options with a free mortgage refinance calculator to important documents.

Loan Estimate 101: How to avoid hidden costs

When you're shopping for a home, a Loan Estimate is a handy tool, since all lenders are required to use the same Loan Estimate form, which makes it easy to compare your l...

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Renovating vs. relocating: 4 things to consider

When your current home isn’t perfect, you can choose to live with it, invest in making improvements or begin searching for a new home. Before you decide, consider these f...

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Increase the value of your home with a cash-out refinance

If you’re like most homeowners in America, then there’s one thing you absolutely want to happen: your home to increase in value. A home is your biggest investment.

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Will refinancing hurt my credit score?

You’ve decided it’s time for a home loan refinance. Great! Who doesn’t want a better interest rate? As with any loan application, though, you may be wondering whether a h...