Mortgage Advisors
Not sure what a Mortgage Advisor is? You’ve come to the right place. Learn how Mortgage Advisors can help new and experienced homebuyers navigate the loan financing process in addition to other types of fees that can impact the overall affordability of the home.
How to Choose a Mortgage Advisor: What to Look For
Find the right mortgage advisor: key traits, questions to ask, fee transparency and red flags to save money and stress in your home-buying process.
Should You Refinance Your Auto Loan?
Know when refinancing your car loan lowers costs, plus key signs, hidden fees to watch, and how to compare lenders for a better rate.
Personal Loans: What to Know Before You Apply
Straightforward guide to personal loans—rates, fees, risks, red flags and alternatives—so you can compare offers and reduce borrowing costs.
Should You Refinance Your Auto Loan?
Know when refinancing your car loan lowers costs, plus key signs, hidden fees to watch, and how to compare lenders for a better rate.
Personal Loans: What to Know Before You Apply
Straightforward guide to personal loans—rates, fees, risks, red flags and alternatives—so you can compare offers and reduce borrowing costs.
Buy a House Contingent on Selling Yours: How It Works
Strategies for buying a home contingent on selling yours—contingency clauses, bridge loans, kick-out options and tips to make your offer competitive.
How Long Is Mortgage Pre-Approval Valid?
Most mortgage pre-approvals last about 60-90 days, know what can change them and how OwnUp helps refresh your pre-approval to keep offers competitive.
Refinancing After COVID-19 Mortgage Forbearance
Refinance after COVID forbearance is often possible. Conventional loans may qualify after 3 consecutive payments; requirements vary by loan type.
When a Conventional Mortgage Doesn't Work: Alternatives
If a conventional loan won't fit, get clear guidance on non-QM and hard-money options: their costs, risks, and when they make sense.
3 Ways Mortgage Pre-Approval Fails Homebuyers
How single-lender pre-approvals, hard credit pulls, and manual gatekeepers limit you, plus steps to protect your score, expand options, and speed approval.
Mortgage Insurance Guide: What It Is & How It Works 2025
Get clarity on mortgage insurance: costs, PMI vs FHA/USDA, cancellation rules, and when paying it still helps you buy a home.
Voluntary Liens: What They Are And How They Work
Understand voluntary liens - what they mean for your mortgage, credit, and home sale, so you can buy or refinance with confidence.
How to Choose the Right Mortgage Lender for Home Buyers
Choose the right mortgage lender with practical tips, questions to ask, and how to compare rates so you secure better terms and a smoother preapproval.