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How to add or remove someone from your mortgage without refinancing

Do you want to change who is on your mortgage? Learn how to remove someone from a mortgage without refinancing, or to add someone in specific circumstances.

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FHLMC: Freddie Mac explained

The Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., better known as Freddie Mac, buys conforming conventional loans from private lenders to keep the mortgage market liquid.

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Float-down option: Can it lower your mortgage rate?

Want to protect yourself from higher mortgage rates? Read our article to learn all about the float-down option and how it can work with a mortgage rate lock....

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Interest rate floor: Definition and how it works

An interest rate floor is the lowest agreed-upon rate for adjustable-rate loan products. Learn how the interest rate floor works and its impact on your loan.

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Flipping vs. renting out a home: Which real estate strategy is right for you?

When it comes to flipping vs. renting properties, each has different strategies, pros and cons, and things to consider to help you choose the right strategy for...

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How does a government shutdown impact mortgages?

The federal government has reopened. But how does a government shutdown impact mortgages if this happens again? Here's what you need to know.

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