Fifth Third Mortgage could be the latest lender to enter the slowly growing playing field of mortgage companies offering low down mortgages, taking it one step further by announcing - for those who qualify - a zero down payment mortgage program. Its down payment assistance program offers 3% of the ... » Learn More about Fifth Third Mortgage offers mortgage with no down payment
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Tax Lien Investing Consider these 5 Important Risks
Purchasing a tax lien or tax deed may sound easy. You go to an auction, buy a lien or deed, and after that collect interest on the lien or take title to the property. An investor could possibly get some really good returns (as much as 18%) or get a property for pennies on the dollar. But those ... » Learn More about Tax Lien Investing Consider these 5 Important Risks
Jumbo mortgages now less expensive than smaller loans
Banks will give you a better interest rate if you purchase a more expensive and, presumably, bigger home. The interest rate for a 30-year jumbo loan currently stands at 3.71 percent - a notch below the rate to get a "conforming" mortgage, which weighs in at 3.73 percent, says Greg McBride, senior ... » Learn More about Jumbo mortgages now less expensive than smaller loans
A few Projects You Can Finish During Your Staycation
With the return of summer Fridays and a stockpile of unused vacation days, you might be ready to jet off to anywhere but home. But before you pack your bags, think about the long-term advantages of a staycation. Twelve, 24, or 48 hours of extra free time in a long weekend provides all you need to ... » Learn More about A few Projects You Can Finish During Your Staycation
Get ready for the supreme Staycation
You don’t need to stay in a hotel and play tourist to experience a proper staycation. Look no further than your own home for a staycay dreams are made of. Make no mistake, an at-home staycation doesn’t just mean a lazy weekend on the couch. Turn your humble abode into a resort made for relaxation ... » Learn More about Get ready for the supreme Staycation