Articles by Michele Lerner
Can You Tap Your Home Equity After Bankruptcy?
May 26, 2021
If you were among the nearly 700,000 people who filed for bankruptcy between June 2019 and June 2020, you may be wondering if you can... read more
Mortgage Rates in Illinois — Plus Stats, First-Time Homebuyer Programs and Mortgage Refinancing
March 30, 2021
The average mortgage interest rate in Illinois is 3.42%, slightly higher than the U.S. average of 3.37% and putting it 26th out of 50 states.... read more
Mortgage Rates in Florida — Plus Stats, First-Time Homebuyer Programs and Mortgage Refinancing
March 19, 2021
The average mortgage interest rate in Florida is 3.39%, just 0.7% higher than the national average of 3.37%. Many factors go into the interest rate... read more
Mortgage Rates in Georgia — Plus Stats, First-Time Homebuyer Programs and Mortgage Refinancing
March 15, 2021
The average mortgage interest rate in Georgia is 3.45%, 2.5% higher than the U.S. average of 3.37%. One reason mortgage rates in Georgia are higher... read more
How to Remove Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
April 9, 2020
When home prices are high, saving money for a large down payment can be tough and stretch your budget. Private mortgage insurance (PMI) offers a... read more
