Ready for the long Wisconsin Winter? Here are some ways that you can winterize your home and save on your heating bills.
Whether you’re looking to make a big purchase, cover an emergency expense, or build your credit, getting a loan from the bank can provide the extra cash you need to make it happen. But you can’t simply stroll into a bank and walk back out with the cash you need in your pocket. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when applying for a personal loan that will help make the process easier. Our quick guide explains how to get a loan from the bank and how you can improve your chances of being approved for the money you’re asking for.
If you’re purchasing a home for the first time, you may not be aware of other costs associated with buying a home in addition to monthly mortgage payments. One of those costs is private mortgage insurance, commonly referred to as PMI. For many homebuyers who have not been able to save for a big down payment, PMI can help them to still purchase a home instead of having to pay rent. Let’s look at homebuyers’ commonly asked questions about private mortgage insurance, what its purpose is, and when and how you can stop paying it.
Historically low interest rates — which hovered under 3% in the last week of 2021 — have lots of homeowners wondering if they should refinance their home. And in fact, home refinance became increasingly popular last year as more Americans elected to stay in their current homes rather than enter a highly competitive home buying market.
If you own a home, you may have imagined more than once what it would be like to say, “My house is paid off! I don’t have a mortgage anymore!” Go ahead: Add in a little happy dance, and maybe throw a few fist pumps in the air, because paying off a mortgage is a big deal. According to 2020 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, about 38% of owner-occupied homes are owned free and clear; for homeowners under age 65, the share of paid-off homes is 26.4%.
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