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Student Loans, PMI and Mortgage Down Payments

Student loans are a major challenge to saving for a down payment on a home. A smaller down payment often means living with a Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).

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Buy a House then Refinance or Refinance Student Loans First?

Student loan refinancing can make getting a mortgage much easier — or much harder. Getting the order right is essential.

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IBR, PSLF, and Mortgages… Oh My! How to buy a house and chase forgiveness.

Qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and buying a house are two goals that both require careful planning for student loan borrowers.

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Should I pay extra on my student loans or my mortgage?

Key differences in tax advantages, forgiveness programs, and refinancing make the debt elimination decision more complicated.

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Is it a good idea to pay off student loans with a HELOC?

Using a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) to pay off student loans has a couple big advantages, but it comes with major risks.

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  • RepaymentPLANS & FORGIVENESS
    • Lower Payments
    • Student Loan Forgiveness
    • Cosigner Issues
    • Repayment Plans
    • Loan Servicers
    • Consolidation
    • Debt Elimination
    • Parent PLUS Loans
  • RefinanceRATES, TIPS & REVIEWS
    • Refinance Reviews
    • Best Interest Rates
    • Lender Comparisons
    • Refinance Strategy
  • Life with LoansMARRIAGE, TAXES & MORE
    • Retirement
    • Home Ownership
    • Marriage
    • Taxes
    • Scam Alerts
  • PlanningSTUDENTS & PARENTS
    • Paying for School
    • Student Loan Reviews
    • Income Share Agreements