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  Mortgage Refinance How much does it cost to refinance a mortgage?

  When you borrowed money to buy your house, you negotiated the best interest rate and mortgage deal you possibly could.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  November 6, 2019
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  Tools And Guides Which bank is best for refinancing?

  To maximize your chances of getting approved, it's important to explore all options for refinancing, which can include looking at non-traditional lenders.

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  November 5, 2019
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  Tools And Guides What is mortgage hazard insurance?

  If you're a first-time homebuyer and the mortgage process is new to you, you probably are not familiar with the term "mortgage hazard insurance."

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  November 4, 2019
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  Student Loan Refinancing A guide to student loan refinancing

  You can often get a lower interest rate on your student loans by refinancing them, which could save more than $20,000 over the term of the loan. The refinancing process generally begins with the consolidation of existing loans.

  

  Debra Jack, Contributor  article author

  November 1, 2019
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  Member Stories A HELOC Enables a New Life Chapter

  The path forward seemed clear: remodel the home and live happily ever after. Life had other plans.

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  October 24, 2019
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  Debt What is APR and How Does It Affect Your Wallet?

  Annual Percentage Rate (APR) tells you how much a loan costs. Lenders quote APR as a percentage of the total amount you borrow, and that number gives you a rough idea of how much you’ll pay per year to borrow. If your loan has an APR of 10%, you’ll pay roughly $10 annually for every $100 you borrow.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  October 23, 2019
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  Debt Myths About Debt

  Life happens, and borrowing can help when money is tight. But if loan balances and monthly payments make you feel uneasy, there are several other solutions.

  

  Nicole Beaulieu, CTO  article author

  October 23, 2019