Six Tips to Help You Survive the Mortgage Market

Here are a few things you should know about mortgages to avoid getting fleeced.

Paying down your mortgage as fast as you can saves on future interest costs and helps build up equity in your home. Epoch Times

The spring real estate market is gathering momentum. So here are a few things you should know about mortgages to avoid getting fleeced.

First of all, remember that a mortgage is a loan using your home as security. Lenders offer to provide the difference between what you pay for the home and the amount you shell out personally for a down payment.