Due to the expense of mortgage interest, it only makes sense that you would want to do everything in your power to pay a lower interest rate. But how? Oddly enough, you could first try by asking! Negotiating with your lender to reduce your potential interest won’t work in every situation; but it can pay to know when and why it might work -- and what you can do to swing the results a little more in your direction.
Read MoreWhen it comes to getting a mortgage, some states are simply more expensive than others. And, while you might not want to move to a completely different state simply to get a better interest rate, if you’re considering making a big move (and buying a home in your new home state), it doesn’t hurt to know which states are more affordable than others.
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