Paul L. Underwood is a writer and editor specializing in finance whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Esquire, Texas Monthly and more. Paul lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, two ...

In the post-pandemic era, mortgage rates hit their highest level in years as the Federal Reserve raised the benchmark interest rate to fight inflation. Compare your top mortgage loan rates now. "As ...

A mortgage loan modification can offer an opportunity for borrowers to get their monthly payment on their mortgage reduced to an amount they can afford. A mortgage loan modification may extend the ...

Mortgage loan modification is a type of restructuring for homeowners facing financial hardship and having a tough time making their mortgage payments. Many borrowers request a home loan modification ...

If you're seeking more affordable mortgage payments, a loan modification or refinance can help bring relief. Loan modifications cater to homeowners experiencing financial hardship who are unable to ...

An underwater mortgage, also called an upside-down mortgage, occurs when the loan's principal balance is higher than the home's fair market value, resulting in negative equity. In other words, a ...

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Kim Porter began her career as a writer and an editor focusing on personal finance in 2010. Since then, her work has been published everywhere from Forbes Advisor to U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, ...

SALEM, Ore. - New laws passed by Oregon's state legislature may help ease the risk homeowners face when they use loan modification companies. The laws passed Jun 26, 2009. Many became effective ...