Mortgages

Quicken Loans is a mortgage lending company based in Detroit, Michigan. It was founded by billionaire businessman Dan Gilbert in 1985. Gilbert also owns the Cleveland Cavaliers and had a public feud (and reconciliation) with LeBron James. Today, Quicken Loans is the largest online retail mortgage lender in the United States. Since 2013, the company […]

In many ways, choosing between paying off the mortgage faster or investing more mirrors the decision gamblers make every time they place a bet at the slot machine. If you really think about it, each pull of the handle is just like when someone decides to “invest.” Sure, it’s possible to win given the right […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches past the 12-month mark, many homeowners still find themselves struggling financially. If you have lost your job or seen reduced income, you may still be eligible for mortgage forbearance. The good news is that you likely still qualify, even if you already accepted mortgage relief earlier in the pandemic. According […]

Mortgage calculators are tools that help you wrap your head around buying a home. They will show you how much you can afford to spend on a home and how much your payments will be. They are very useful when you’re starting the home shopping process, or if you’re still looking around for mortgage pre-approvals. […]