That's a good point about appraisers. I've dealt with a few appraisals myself, and honestly, it's rarely about stubbornness or personal bias. Usually,...

I get what you're saying, but honestly, sometimes the "industry standard" line isn't just smoke and mirrors. I've been through a couple refinances and...

That's a solid tip—I've been doing bi-weekly payments myself for a few years now, and it's definitely made a noticeable difference. One thing I'd caut...

From my experience, the IRS isn't actively auditing every home equity loan, but they do have clear guidelines. If you're planning to deduct interest, ...