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'Early Payoff' articles

Should you pay off your mortgage early?

December 06th, 2011

If you have extra cash, should you pay off your mortgage early? While owning your home free and clear is appealing, there are some drawbacks. Here's how to decide.... Read More

Turn your mortgage payment into huge savings

January 18th, 2011

If you could turn your $1460 per month mortgage payment into $50,000 would you do it? Several million Americans have chosen not to make this conversion in the past few... Read More

Use mortgage calculators for 2011 financial planning

December 29th, 2010

Many people make resolutions in January for the coming year, but fail to make the plans that would cause their resolutions to become achievements. Mortgage calculators make your financial planning... Read More

Use mortgage calculators for 2011 financial planning

December 29th, 2010

Many people make resolutions in January for the coming year. Many people who make resolutions fail to make the plans that would cause their resolutions to become achievements. Mortgage calculators... Read More

Refinance calculator: back to basics

October 06th, 2010

With mortgage rates continuing to remain at historic lows, many homeowners may not be aware of how much they can save with a mortgage refinance. Here is a basic primer... Read More

Refinance Calculator: Using Your Equity to Payoff Other Debt

September 08th, 2010

With consumer credit card rates as high as fifteen to twenty percent and mortgage rates near four percent many homeowners consider using equity from their home to pay off their... Read More

Refis At Highest Levels In Twenty Months

August 20th, 2010

The current economic climate has resulted in changes in conventional wisdom. No longer are homeowners merely looking to lower monthly mortgage payments or pull cash out of their properties. Today... Read More

Why Refinance Now If Rates May Drop Further?

August 18th, 2010

Conforming mortgage rates and FHA mortgage rates have remained below 4.5 percent through early June 2010. Since then, they have dropped considerably further. Did those who refinance their mortgages in... Read More