Rates are lower than ever, so we’ve been helping several clients explore mortgage refinancing options. When a refinancing is done right, it can save you thousands of dollars. But not every potential refi makes the cut. Sometimes the expenses just don’t justify the potential savings. But the refi that closed last week for our clients […]
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Navigating 5 Key Financial Challenges During COVID-19
Summary If you’ve been financially impacted by COVID-19, there is relief for you and your family. From unemployment benefit extensions to mortgage payment suspensions, here are 5 ways you can access help. 5 Key Financial Challenges During COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic may have peaked in some areas, but we’ve barely begun to deal with the […]
Market Turbulence? Here’s How To Make Lemonade Out Of The Market’s Lemons
Market turbulence can be hard to deal with, but we know that market pullbacks are a normal and unavoidable part of investing, especially over the shorter-term. Unfortunately, no one can predict or control the market, and trying to eliminate market volatility can cause you to miss out on the generous long-term growth that market investments […]
Higher Mortgage Limits In 2020 Make Buying/Refinancing Easier
Are you buying or refinancing a home? Recent changes in mortgage loans may make it easier and cheaper to borrow. For 2020, conforming mortgage loan limits are rising to $510,400 in most areas and $765,600 in high cost areas like Washington D.C. (The max amount first started at $417,000 after the real estate meltdown and […]
Refinancings Are Booming: Should You Trade-In Your Mortgage For A Newer One?
Interest rates are at rock bottom, pushing mortgage refinancings to a new post-crisis high. Lenders extended over $2.4 trillion in home loans last year, the most since 2006, reports The Wall Street Journal. That’s a positive sign for the economy. People who save money on their mortgage payment are likely to go out and spend that […]
The 20% Down Myth, And How You Can Now Buy A Home With Much Less
One of the biggest misconceptions about buying a house today is that you need to make a 20% down payment. And let’s face it. That’s holding back a lot of potential homeowners, especially first-time buyers, who just don’t have that much cash in the bank. But the facts are that while a 20% down payment is […]
Saving On Your Mortgage: When A Good Idea Goes Wrong
Have you ever noticed that trying to save money can end up costing you more? Over the weekend, a friend was telling me how her twenty-something sister bought a new home and took out a 15-year fixed term mortgage. Looking at the numbers, a 15-year mortgage can be a smart move. Not only does a […]
7 Steps To Qualifying For The Best Mortgage
“Mortgage rates have plunged to record lows, below 4 percent. That’s great — but only if you can actually qualify for a loan, and that’s not easy,” says Kathleen Lynn, writing for the New Jersey Record. Lynn has seven tips to help you take advantage of bargain-basement mortgage rates, ranging from polishing up low credit scores, getting pre-approval for […]
Last Call for Refinancing?
If you are standing on the sidelines waiting to refinance, don’t wait too much longer. Rates are at historic lows. “This is an excellent time to refinance,” said Greg McBride, senior financial analyst at Bankrate.com, in a February 2012 Wall Street Journal interview. If you can’t decide if a refi is right for you, here’s some factors to keep […]
About Mari Adam, CFP®
Mari Adam, Certified Financial Planner™ has helped hundreds of individuals and families build wealth and plan for a more secure financial future for over 30 years. Her advice has appeared in publications such as Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s, Money Magazine, Business Week, and CBS MarketWatch.
