These Mortgage Lenders Let You 'Buy Now, Refi Later' for Reduced Fees

One of the drawbacks of buying now and refinancing later is that it costs money to refinance a mortgage. Closing costs on a ...
The Highland County Press

Budgeting beyond the mortgage: How to make sure you can afford your new home

• Estimate property taxes: Access your local county auditor's website or contact their office to identify current property tax rates in the area where you're looking to buy. Homebuyers interested in ...
Business Insider

These 10 states are the most frustrating places to buy a house. See where homebuyers are surprised with the biggest fees.

Homebuyers pay for things beyond the purchase price of their properties — and those can add up. Unexpected homebuying costs include loan origination fees and property taxes. Home-services firm ...
The New York Times

Closing Costs for Buying a Home Have Risen Along With Rates

These mortgage fees increased 22 percent from 2021 to 2022. One likely factor is the greater use of discount points to nudge interest rates down. By Ann Carrns A pricey housing market and higher ...