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Before refinancing your mortgage, look at interest rates, your financial situation, market conditions and your refinance options. Lower mortgage interest rates or better terms may incentivize you to ...

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In a recent episode of “The Loan Officer Podcast,” co-hosts Dustin Owen and John Coleman discuss key tips for loan officers when engaging in small talk with prospective clients. Owen and Coleman ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — For lots of people, the American dream comes with owning your own home. Building the right team behind you can turn that dream into a reality. We sat down with North Alabama ...

Boosting your FICO credit score as a pathway to a lower mortgage payment is easier than you might think. Hopefully, the tips in this column will help you. First, a brief explanation of a FICO credit ...

Sticky inflation and high interest rates continue to take a toll on Americans’ wallets. A new Achieve survey found that 1 in 3 consumers say their debt, including mortgages, is “unmanageable” in 2025.