Cash Out Refinance Mortgage Links

Does a cash-out refinance hurt at sale time?

Dear Dr. Don, If you have a mortgage from a cash-out refinance, does it hinder you when you decide to sell your home?

Retire with your mortgage or refinance?

If you are age 55 or older and plan to retire in a decade or so, you need to evaluate your retirement funds and your desire to pay off your mortgage before signing that refinance application.Financial planners have mixed feelings about whether homeowners should retire their mortgages before retirement."First, you need to think realistically about what you want your lifestyle to be in retirement ...

Buying a fixer-upper? Here's the mortgage to do it

Buying a piece of distressed real estate can be a great way to snag a dream home at a steep discount.

How to take the plunge on a swimming pool

Dear Dr. Don,I am looking at putting in a swimming pool. I need some extra cash. Two choices I have looked at are: refinancing with a cash-out mortgage; or refinancing with a new first mortgage plus a ...

Homeowners: Watch Out for These 5 Common Mortgage Scams

It pays to be aware of the most common mortgage scams so no one can profit off your inexperience or trust.