Managing a mortgage
Having a mortgage also means it's important to understand how it works from escrow to homeowners' insurance.
Learn the ins and outs of your mortgage
Digging into the details of the process, from payments to mortgage insurance to refinancing options, is essential to successfully managing a mortgage.
managing a mortgageWhat is foreclosure?
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Mortgage payments may become difficult to make in times of financial struggle. Learn what happens if you miss a mortgage payment and how to avoid foreclosure.
managing a mortgageHow soon can you refinance a mortgage?
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Depending on the loan you have, how soon you can refinance your mortgage will vary. Learn about the different loans and how their refinance timelines differ.
managing a mortgageUnderstanding acceleration clauses in real estate
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In your mortgage, there is an acceleration clause the lender can enact to request full repayment. Learn what an acceleration clause is and how it gets activated.
Learn about the essentials for managing a mortgage
managing a mortgage
How does escrow work with a mortgageRead our article for a closer look at how escrow works with a mortgage and learn when and why you would need a mortgage escrow account or impound account.
managing a mortgage
What is escrow and how does it work?What happens when your earnest check goes into escrow? Click here to read how the escrow process works and how homeowners can benefit from an escrow account.
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