Mortgage matchups are found here.
See how one loan type compares to another, or if things like home prices and mortgage rates correlate. By the way, they don’t! At least not how you’d expect.
Also check out in-depth posts that compare the 15-year fixed to the 30-year fixed, or a fixed-rate mortgage to an ARM.
Another popular post looks at the pros and cons of an FHA loan vs. conventional.
There are lots of interesting mortgage comparisons that are worth a read.
Just be careful, things could get ugly…
Now that mortgage rates have jumped, it might be time to consider alternatives to the 30-year fixed, such as the once-popular “5/1 ARM.” Everyone has… Read More »5/1 ARM vs. 30-Year Fixed: What’s the Better Choice and Why?
Sadly, there’s another war taking place, this time Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine. While it doesn’t involve the United States directly, a dispute between Russia… Read More »Mortgage Rates vs. War: The Silver Lining
Last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated Omicron, formally known as B.1.1.529, a variant of concern. This news rocked financial markets nationwide amid concerns… Read More »Mortgage Rates vs. Omicron
These days, it seems as if you can insure just about anything. Your car, your house, your dog, your phone, and maybe even your hair?… Read More »Mortgage Insurance vs. Homeowners Insurance: Only One of Them Protects You
It’s time for another mortgage match-up: “Mortgage rates vs. unemployment.” When it comes to making (or for our purposes saving) money, everyone probably wishes they… Read More »Mortgage Rates vs. Unemployment: Keep a Close Eye on the Jobs Report!
Mongoose vs. Cobra. Coyote vs. Roadrunner. Pirate vs. Ninja? And finally, “fixed-rate mortgage vs. adjustable-rate mortgage.” Yes, we’re talking about the greatest rivalries of all… Read More »Fixed-Rate Mortgages vs. ARMs: Which to Choose and Why?
It’s been a while since my last mortgage match-up, so let’s give it a whirl again: “Mortgage vs. cash.” Today, the focus will be on… Read More »Mortgage vs. Cash: Which Is the Better Option When Buying a Home?
It’s been a while since I’ve done a matchup, so let’s talk about an important one if you’re in the market to buy real estate.… Read More »Condo vs. Townhouse: Why It Matters
New Home vs. Old Home It’s time for another match-up, this time we’ll compare buying a new home versus purchasing an old one. For the… Read More »Should You Buy a New Home or an Old Home? There Are Pros and Cons to Both
It’s been a while since I last posted a mortgage match-up, so without further ado, here’s the latest installment: “Prepay the mortgage or invest instead?”… Read More »Should You Prepay the Mortgage or Invest Instead? How to Earn a Better Return
