Refinance Articles

Need a Refinance? Try a private lender

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Tom Kerr - MortgageLoan.com | September 05, 2008

As it becomes increasingly difficult to borrow for a refinance from traditional banks, more and more consumers are turning to private lenders. While this strategy usually costs more, it involves fewer hassles and more assurances that loans will go through without delays.

Can't Refinance? Consider Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | September 04, 2008

When you have a mortgage you can't afford and refinancing isn't an option, don't dismiss the possibility that a Chapter 7 bankruptcy may actually help you in the long run.

Refinancing: Can the Government Really Help?

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Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | August 10, 2008

Government programs designed to help America out of the housing crisis may finally get pushed through to implementation. How much relief these programs can provide, however, remains to be seen.

How Refinancing Can Hurt Insurance Rates

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Catherine Brock - MortgageLoan.com | August 09, 2008

A mortgage refinance may have some negative consequences that you never anticipated.

Refinancing in Today's Environment

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Tom Kerr - MortgageLoan.com | August 02, 2008

The financial formulas used in the past to help homeowners make mortgage refinance decisions may be obsolete. Before refinancing, it's important to put the decision into an updated and accurate perspective.