When interest rates decline, refinancing your mortgage can be a good way to save money. How much you can save depends on the equity you have in your home, what your new interest rate will be, and the length of your new mortgage. The savings could be substantial.

The following overview of mortgage refinance requirements can help you decide whether you are ready to apply for a new home loan.

The term cash-out refinance refers to obtaining a new mortgage to replace your existing one and getting cash back in the process. You essentially take out a new loan for a greater amount than your current mortgage and spend the cash back how you see fit.

If you have a conventional or Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan, you can typically receive up to 80 percent of the value of your home. You could receive up to 100 percent of your home’s value with a Veterans’ Administration (VA) loan.

During our Great Giveback campaign, we gave four lucky winners $500 cash and paid $25,000 towards an even luckier winner’s loan (or combined loans). Our grand prize winner this year was Mr. Percy Jones AND to make the prize even more grand, we donated $2,500 in his name towards St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

For most people, buying a home will be the biggest purchase of your life – so you want to make sure you get it right.

You've got to consider the kind of property you want, the location, schools, commute, and all those other lifestyle factors. Most importantly, you have to think carefully about your budget and how much house you can afford.

The house price is only one factor that goes into determining your monthly mortgage payment. It's made up of several different parts and you'll need to understand them all before you can figure out what house you can afford.

With the demand for new homes increasing by nearly 25 percent from 2020 to 2021—and many homes going for tens of thousands of dollars over the asking price—coming up with a 20 percent down payment has become even more difficult for many home buyers.

What’s a potential home buyer to do?

One option to consider is mortgage insurance. But what is mortgage insurance? Listerhill Credit is here to help.

The historically low mortgage interest rates of under three percent have left many Alabama homeowners wondering if they should refinance their mortgage. While pursuing a mortgage refinance now could provide several benefits, it is important to understand the benefits and weigh the pros and cons.

If you are looking to leverage the equity you’ve built in your home to borrow money, you are probably considering getting a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit (HELOC).

What you may not be aware of, though, is that there are ways to improve the rate you get on your HELOC or home equity loan, thus saving you money in the long term.

If you are looking for ways to tap into your home’s equity and borrow low-interest money, you’ve probably come across information about taking out a home equity loan or accessing a home equity line of credit (HELOC).

Depending on your situation, though, you may or may not meet the requirements for a HELOC or a Home Equity Loan. We’ve laid out the basics so you can understand what is required to tap into your home’s value with these two tools.

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Shopping for a mortgage can be stressful, especially if it’s your first home. From confusing terminology to difficult-to-compare differences, the process can make your head spin. To understand the process, there are a few concepts you should be familiar with. In addition, there are some general steps to follow to get you in the right home with the right loan.

To help you through the process, we’ve developed this guide. It covers some general definitions and some guidelines, from setting a budget to shopping for a mortgage.