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Should You Pay a Loan Origination Fee?

Robert Regehr — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:06:16 +0000

Is the loan origination fee a junk fee that you should avoid or will paying the broker at closing help you avoid being a sucker for other fees?

Should You Pay a Loan Origination Fee? is a post from Robert Regehr's Mortgage Refinancing Blog.

Understanding Mortgage Refinance APR

Robert Regehr — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:25:04 +0000

If you’re shopping for a mortgage refinance and are using the Annual Percentage Rate to compare mortgage offers you’re not getting an apples-to-apples comparison of what’s out there. While providing an Annual Percentage Rate APR is required by Truth-in-Lending laws, there is no standard for how lenders calculate this figure. If you’re searching for the [...]

Understanding Mortgage Refinance APR is a post from Robert Regehr's Mortgage Refinancing Blog.

Understanding Mortgage Rate Locks When Refinancing

Mortgage Refinance Tips Save You Thousands of Dollars

Robert Regehr — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 15:06:38 +0000

Here are several of my best tips before you refi to save you thousands of dollars from unnecessary fees on your next mortgage refinance.

Mortgage Refinance Tips Save You Thousands of Dollars is a post from Robert Regehr's Mortgage Refinancing Blog.

Mortgage Refinancing With Your Bank

Robert Regehr — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:31:24 +0000

Is bank mortgage refinancing the best way to avoid junk fees or does your bank have a dirty little secret?

Mortgage Refinancing With Your Bank is a post from Robert Regehr's Mortgage Refinancing Blog.

Refinance FHA Home Loan

Robert Regehr — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:54:04 +0000

Looking for a refinance FHA home loan that doesn’t include markup or junk fees? This little tip could save you thousands.

Refinance FHA Home Loan is a post from Robert Regehr's Mortgage Refinancing Blog.

Find The Best Mortgage

Robert Regehr — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 01:19:42 +0000

If you are in the market for a mortgage to purchase your home or refinance an existing mortgage doing your homework will help you find the best mortgage for your situation. Doing your homework means researching how mortgage companies and brokers make their money and how this compensation affects your loan. The most common pitfalls [...]

Find The Best Mortgage is a post from Robert Regehr's Mortgage Refinancing Blog.

Online Lenders and Mortgages

Robert Regehr — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:33:52 +0000

If you are considering a new mortgage to refinance your existing loan, the Internet can be an excellent resource for finding a new mortgage. The problem with using the Internet to find a lender is that there are always people trying to help themselves to your money in the process. Here are several tips to [...]

Online Lenders and Mortgages is a post from Robert Regehr's Mortgage Refinancing Blog.

Mortgage Brokers Can Save You Money If You Watch Them Like a Hawk

Robert Regehr — Tue, 01 May 2007 00:04:57 +0000

Mortgage brokers are salespeople just like any other kind; they are paid by commission and it’s in their best interest to sell you something that gives them the largest commission. When it comes to your mortgage, the loan that offers the highest commission is probably not the best loan for your situation. Finding the best [...]

Mortgage Brokers Can Save You Money If You Watch Them Like a Hawk is a post from Robert Regehr's Mortgage Refinancing Blog.

Benefits of Mortgage Refinancing

Robert Regehr — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:18:46 +0000

Refinancing your home mortgage gives you the opportunity to get cash and lower your monthly payment. For many people their homes are the single largest asset they own; this also makes the mortgage payment the largest expense for their budgets. There are several ways to lower your monthly payment and put cash in your pocket [...]

Benefits of Mortgage Refinancing is a post from Robert Regehr's Mortgage Refinancing Blog.