Credit Basics
What is Title Insurance?
Title insurance is required by lenders. It is protection for the buyer and lender if there are complications with the title after the deal has been made.
Should I use a home equity loan instead of an auto loan?
Home equity loans are a great alternative to auto loans. You can get a lower interest rate with a home equity loan than you can with an auto loan. What makes it even better is that the interest you pay on a home loan may be tax deductible.
Are there any costs for refinancing?
Typically, when you refinance, what you do is pay off the existing balance and then sign a new loan with new terms. When you sign this new loan, you again have to pay all the same costs you paid with the original loan. You may want to take this into consideration when deciding if you are ready to refinance.
What is a title search?
A title search is a search that reveals any liens, lawsuits or legal claims involving the property that is going to be bought or sold. Lenders often require a title search.
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