Mortgages

Mortgage Interest Deduction Limit and Income Phaseout

The mortgage interest deduction limit has decreased since the new Tax Cut & Jobs Act was passed in 2018. In the past, you could deduct mortgage interested on up to $1 million in mortgage indebtedness. Today, according to the IRS, the maximum mortgage amount you can claim interest on is $750,000 on first or second […]

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Mortgage Refinance Strategies And Points You Should Understand

Congrats on being a homeowner! Real estate is one of my favorite asset classes. Over the past 20 years I’ve owned seven properties and have done multiple mortgage refinances. There are several mortgage refinance strategies and points I’ve learned along the way that have enabled me to save significantly. I hope my mortgage refinance strategies

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Twelve Non-Recourse States Let You Walk Away From Your Mortgage

Refinancing now may be smart as mortgage rates are low but may head higher as the economy recovers. However, if you are struggling to pay your mortgage you may be considering walking away. If you do, there are non-recourse states where you can walk away from your mortgage without the bank coming after your other

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A Refinance Opportunity Has Emerged Now That Mortgage Rates Have Declined

As a multiple property owner, I am constantly watching interest rates and the 10-year yield. A refinance opportunity has emerged yet again now that mortgage rates have declined. Has it been a while since you last refinanced your mortgage? Now is the time to check mortgage rates for free. See how much you could save.

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30-Year Fixed Mortgage Loan Or An Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)?

Are you trying to decide between a 30-year fixed rate mortgage loan or an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM)? My opinion is that a 30-year fixed mortgage loan is a suboptimal mortgage that will cost you extra money. For most homeowners, getting a 7/1 ARM or 10/1 ARM is the better way to go. After taking

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For The Best Mortgage Rate, Refinance Before These Three Life Events

I dodged a bullet, Matrix style, and I didn’t even realize it until the coronavirus hit. The coronavirus pandemic has caused mortgage rates to drop as investors seek the safety of bonds. This post will highlight how to get the best mortgage rate. Had I not refinanced my primary residence mortgage before I bought a

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Mortgage Protection Life Insurance: A Consideration For Homeowners

After you purchase a home with a mortgage, you may start noticing solicitations in the mail for Mortgage Protection Life Insurance (MPI). Often times, the mail contains alarmist headlines such as: IMPORTANT NOTICE! PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN! FINAL NOTICE! MORTGAGE PROTECTION CARD! NOTICE OF OFFERING! MORTGAGE FREE HOME PROTECTION! This type of scare tactic should

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Refinance Your Mortgage Now As The Yield Curve Inverts

Whenever the yield curve inverts, refinance your mortgage. Let me use a previous example as to why this is. On March 11, 2019, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated there will be no further rate hikes in 2019, even though he suggested that two were likely this year as recently as December 2018. Then in

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Refinancing A Mortgage Without A Job Is Almost Impossible: Three Potential Solutions

Refinancing a mortgage without a job is brutally difficult. Once you lose your stable W2 income, you become dead to banks. Please refinance your mortgage before quitting or negotiating a severance please! Once you leave your day job, you become dead to banks. Lenders need to see at least two years of qualified income to

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