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June 12 2017

The Pros and Cons of Refinancing Your House

There are both pros and cons to refinancing your house. For example, you may get a lower interest rate, but you first need to qualify.

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May 09 2017

Top 5 Reasons to Refinance Your Long Island Home Now

There are many reasons to refinance your Long Island home. Since interest rates are relatively low, this could save you a lot of money.

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January 09 2017

Can You Refinance Your Home with a Different Lender?

You are not required to use your current lender to refinance your mortgage loan, so research your options before making a decision.

December 07 2016

Refinance Your Long Island Home For the Holidays

This holiday season, consider a gift for yourself: refinance your Long Island home. This can save you a signficiant amount of money.

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November 23 2016

What to Consider Before Refinancing Your Mortgage

When thinking about refinancing a home mortgage, remember to assess your credit score and contact multiple mortgage refinance lenders.

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October 18 2016

How to Qualify for a Home Mortgage Refinance

To qualify for a home mortgage refinance, you must provide key financial information, such as bank statements, to your mortgage company.

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October 04 2016

Tips for Refinancing Your Long Island Home

There are certain tips for refinancing your home that you should keep in mind. This includes consulting with a mortgage loan originator.

August 02 2016

7 Qualities of a Good Mortgage Loan Originator

There are several qualities that a mortgage loan originator should possess, such as being organized, enthusiatstic, and communicative.

June 08 2016

What Does it Mean to Refinance Your Mortgage?

When you refinance your mortgage, you are essentially paying off your current mortgage loan with an entirely new one.

May 02 2016

What are Some Factors that Affect Long Island Mortgage Rates?

There are several factors that play a key role in determining mortgage rates, including the employment figure and 1-year Treasury bills.

Understanding FHA Loan Limits
March 10 2016

Understanding FHA Loan Limits

FHA loan limits change from year to year depending on certain factors, so it’s important to stay up-to-date about what these restrictions are.

Nesting Blog: Adulthood and my Long Island Refinance
February 05 2016

Nesting Blog: Adulthood and my Long Island Refinance

The irresponsibility of my 20s resulted in bad credit. But after a few years of hard financial work, I qualified for a Long Island refinance. Go me.

When Should I Lock in my Mortgage Rate?
January 21 2016

When Should I Lock in my Mortgage Rate?

Knowing when to lock in a mortgage rate isn't an exact science, but some determining factors can help take out some ofthe guesswork.

The Nesting Blog: Our Holiday Surprise
November 24 2015

The Nesting Blog: Our Holiday Surprise

A 203k loan takes into account the projected increase in the value of your home for the project that you complete – before you do it.

The Ultimate Guide to Refinancing on Long Island
September 19 2015

The Ultimate Guide to Refinancing on Long Island

The most common questions and concerns from our clients assembled together as a helpful guide to refinancing on Long Island.

The Plunge of the Dow Spells Good News for Long Island Mortgage Rates
August 24 2015

The Plunge of the Dow Spells Good News for Long Island Mortgage Rates

How the drop of the stock market could affect your next home buying purchase or refinance by affecting Long Island mortgage rates.

Should I Refinance My Long Island Home
July 29 2015

Should I Refinance My Long Island Home?

Should I refinance my Long Island home? It comes down to this: How much the lower rate would save you per month compared to the cost of refinancing?

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July 15 2015

CEMA Mortgage: How You Can Save NYS Mortgage Tax

Check with your Contour Mortgage professional for more information on how they can save you money on your mortgage tax with a CEMA mortgage.

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