To get the refinance you want, you need to explain your goal in words that the lender understands. This is a guide to what to say, complete with sample sentences that you can use as you kick off a ...

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The S&P Global U.S. Composite PMI rose slightly to 54.8 in November from 54.6 in the prior month, above the 54.5 consensus, according to data released on Friday. Services PMI: 55 vs. 54.6 expected and ...

While it may seem second-nature to realtors, lenders, and others in the industry, navigating the homebuying process can be overwhelming and confusing, particularly for first-time homebuyers. It can ...

Our mortgage repayment calculator gives you an idea of what your monthly mortgage repayments could cost based on the size of the mortgage you need, the length of time you intend to pay it off and the ...

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A homebuyer might pay private mortgage insurance depending on the size of their down payment. PMI differs from mortgage insurance a borrower would pay if they use an FHA loan. Buying or selling a home ...

The Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) came in at 48.7 in August. In August, U.S. manufacturing activity contracted at a slightly slower rate, with ...

OTTAWA, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Canada's manufacturing sector contracted in August, clocking seven monthly reductions in a row, as manufacturers grappled with low export demand due to U.S. tariffs, along ...

Adjusted gross income is a tax term everyone should understand. Also known as AGI, it has ramifications that extend beyond the tax season. “People are asking you all the time for your adjusted gross ...

Andrea Riquier is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Advisor. She is a New York-based writer covering mortgages and the housing market. She was previously at Dow Jones MarketWatch, on the housing market ...