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My New Job Has A Great 401(k) Plan. Would A Reverse Rollover From My IRA Make Sense?
You’ve landed a new job, and one of the company perks is an impressive 401(k) plan. It offers low fees,…
Collateral Assignment of Life Insurance
Key takeaways A life insurance policy may be used as collateral to secure a loan. If you die before the…
How To Reduce Closing Costs: 6 Negotiation Strategies
You’ve found a home, settled on a price with the seller and secured a mortgage loan. Yet, as you approach…
FHA 203(k) Loans: What They Are And How They Work
Westend61/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways FHA 203(k) loans provide funding to finance both a home’s purchase and the…
New Jersey First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Programs
Open to condos, townhomes and manufactured homes Open to multi-family properties Doesn’t require repayment Can be used for down payment…
What Is A FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP)?
Key takeaways If you take out an FHA loan, you’re required to pay FHA mortgage insurance premiums (MIP). FHA MIP…
Where Can I Get An Equipment Loan?
Key takeaways You can find equipment loans from traditional banks, online lenders and even equipment manufacturers in some cases SBA…
How Fast Can You Get A Loan In An Emergency?
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways You may be able to access funding from an emergency loan…
How do Prescreened Credit Card Offers Work?
Key takeaways Prescreened credit card offers target qualified consumers based on their credit score, credit utilization, and location. Advantages…
How Much Is A Down Payment On A House?
Key takeaways You don’t need to put 20 percent down to get a mortgage, and some mortgages don’t even require…
