December 21, 2020
I’ll be off until the new year. In the meantime, here are links to my recent blog posts that address five key mortgage questions.
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May 4, 2020
Last updated on May 4, 2020
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Many fixed-rate borrowers are wondering if they can save money by breaking their mortgage and switching to a lower rate. Today's post provides some examples to help answer that question.
April 27, 2015
Last updated on August 10, 2023
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This post explains how fixed-rate mortgage penalties are calculated - an often overlooked detail that can have a huge impact on your borrowing cost over time.