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  Tools And Guides End-of-year project list for your home before the New Year

  The rule of thumb is to budget 1-3% of the home’s purchase price per year for maintenance and repairs, depending on the age of the house.

  

  Alysse Guitar, Director of Growth  article author

  December 19, 2019
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  Tools And Guides End-of-year tax tips for student loan borrowers

  End-of-year tax tips for student loan borrowers

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  December 19, 2019
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  Tools And Guides How does a second mortgage work?

  Most homeowners pay for their homes by taking out a mortgage, which they repay by making payments over time. Loan payments that are made toward the mortgage principal build up equity in your home, increasing the percentage of the home that you actually own.

  

  Barron Ernst, Head of Product  article author

  December 18, 2019
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  Tools And Guides How do I qualify for a mortgage?

  Most people don’t have the cash to buy a house outright, so they must take out a mortgage to pay for it. In deciding whom to approve for a mortgage, lenders generally hold to the same standards involving credit scores, income and debt.

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  December 17, 2019
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  Tools And Guides How do I refinance my medical student loans?

  The first step in refinancing a medical student loan is to ensure it’s the right move for you. Remember that you will lose the advantages of forgiveness and income-based payments when you refinance a federal loan through a private lender4. If you have a mixture of federal and private loans, you may want to consider refinancing only the private loans.

  

  Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. Editorial Team  article author

  November 13, 2019
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  Tools And Guides What is private mortgage insurance?

  Like other types of mortgage insurance, private mortgage insurance (PMI) protects the lender in the event the borrower stops making payments on the loan.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  November 12, 2019
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  Tools And Guides How long does mortgage underwriting take?

  The mortgage underwriting process can be complicated for first-time home buyers. Knowing more about underwriting can help make the home purchase process easier and less mysterious. Here's what you need to know.

  

  Hannah Friedman, Sr. Content Manager  article author

  November 7, 2019