Fincast logo with stylized ‘F’ emphasizing speed and modern financial services
Fincast logo with stylized ‘F’ emphasizing speed and modern financial services

BLOG

BLOG

BLOG

Educational Resources

Check out our tips, articles, and insights dedicated to empowering everyone to get a great deal on their mortgage.

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

A person in a blue shirt reviews a Loan Estimate document to learn how to Read It and save Money, while checking a financial report with charts and graphs displayed on a tablet indicates a focused analysis and informed decision-making for a mortgage shopping process using Fincast, the best AI-powered tool in that field.
A person in a blue shirt reviews a Loan Estimate document to learn how to Read It and save Money, while checking a financial report with charts and graphs displayed on a tablet indicates a focused analysis and informed decision-making for a mortgage shopping process using Fincast, the best AI-powered tool in that field.
A person in a blue shirt reviews a Loan Estimate document to learn how to Read It and save Money, while checking a financial report with charts and graphs displayed on a tablet indicates a focused analysis and informed decision-making for a mortgage shopping process using Fincast, the best AI-powered tool in that field.
A person in a blue shirt reviews a Loan Estimate document to learn how to Read It and save Money, while checking a financial report with charts and graphs displayed on a tablet indicates a focused analysis and informed decision-making for a mortgage shopping process using Fincast, the best AI-powered tool in that field.
What is a Loan Estimate? How to read it and save money

Written by

Benjamin Schieken

Sep 17, 2025

A woman in a beige blazer is analysing mortgage closing costs at a desk, using a tablet with virtual icons of a house and money savings. The office is modern and bright. Fincast brings mortgage savings solutions
A woman in a beige blazer is analysing mortgage closing costs at a desk, using a tablet with virtual icons of a house and money savings. The office is modern and bright. Fincast brings mortgage savings solutions
A woman in a beige blazer is analysing mortgage closing costs at a desk, using a tablet with virtual icons of a house and money savings. The office is modern and bright. Fincast brings mortgage savings solutions
A woman in a beige blazer is analysing mortgage closing costs at a desk, using a tablet with virtual icons of a house and money savings. The office is modern and bright. Fincast brings mortgage savings solutions
Closing Costs Explained: What Homebuyers Need to Know (and Avoid) in 2025

Written by

Benjamin Schieken

Sep 9, 2025

A man examines a mortgage loan estimate and other financial documents with a magnifying glass at a wooden table in a modern living room. Graphs and icons float above the papers. Fincast brings mortgage savings solutions for homebuyers
A man examines a mortgage loan estimate and other financial documents with a magnifying glass at a wooden table in a modern living room. Graphs and icons float above the papers. Fincast brings mortgage savings solutions for homebuyers
A man examines a mortgage loan estimate and other financial documents with a magnifying glass at a wooden table in a modern living room. Graphs and icons float above the papers. Fincast brings mortgage savings solutions for homebuyers
A man examines a mortgage loan estimate and other financial documents with a magnifying glass at a wooden table in a modern living room. Graphs and icons float above the papers. Fincast brings mortgage savings solutions for homebuyers
What is Mortgage Shopping? Complete 2025 Guide

Written by

Benjamin Schieken

Sep 9, 2025

Happy Couple Holding and Showing a House Key, because they know how credit scores affect mortgage rates and loan approval for home buying.
Happy Couple Holding and Showing a House Key, because they know how credit scores affect mortgage rates and loan approval for home buying.
Happy Couple Holding and Showing a House Key, because they know how credit scores affect mortgage rates and loan approval for home buying.
Happy Couple Holding and Showing a House Key, because they know how credit scores affect mortgage rates and loan approval for home buying.
Cracking the credit code: How your score shapes your mortgage journey

Written by

Benjamin Schieken

Aug 20, 2025

Person analyzing mortgage interest rate documents and loan offers, researching strategies to secure the best mortgage rates and save money on home financing.
Person analyzing mortgage interest rate documents and loan offers, researching strategies to secure the best mortgage rates and save money on home financing.
Person analyzing mortgage interest rate documents and loan offers, researching strategies to secure the best mortgage rates and save money on home financing.
Person analyzing mortgage interest rate documents and loan offers, researching strategies to secure the best mortgage rates and save money on home financing.
Decoding mortgage interest rates: How to secure the best deal and save thousands

Written by

Benjamin Schieken

Aug 20, 2025

First-time homebuyer comparing multiple mortgage loan estimates and documents spread across desk with calculator and laptop, representing smart mortgage shopping and financial planning to save money.
First-time homebuyer comparing multiple mortgage loan estimates and documents spread across desk with calculator and laptop, representing smart mortgage shopping and financial planning to save money.
First-time homebuyer comparing multiple mortgage loan estimates and documents spread across desk with calculator and laptop, representing smart mortgage shopping and financial planning to save money.
First-time homebuyer comparing multiple mortgage loan estimates and documents spread across desk with calculator and laptop, representing smart mortgage shopping and financial planning to save money.
How to save thousands on your mortgage

Written by

Benjamin Schieken

Aug 20, 2025

Young couple sitting at kitchen table with laptop, mortgage documents, and calculator spread out, researching and comparing mortgage rates online, representing smart homebuyer education and financial planning.
Young couple sitting at kitchen table with laptop, mortgage documents, and calculator spread out, researching and comparing mortgage rates online, representing smart homebuyer education and financial planning.
Young couple sitting at kitchen table with laptop, mortgage documents, and calculator spread out, researching and comparing mortgage rates online, representing smart homebuyer education and financial planning.
Young couple sitting at kitchen table with laptop, mortgage documents, and calculator spread out, researching and comparing mortgage rates online, representing smart homebuyer education and financial planning.
Mortgages: What you need to know to shop for a mortgage

Written by

Benjamin Schieken

Aug 20, 2025

3D house with dollar savings, percentage sign, and hourglass icons representing mortgage savings and quick closing with Fincast

Unlock the best rates while saving time and money

Smart homeowners are discovering better mortgage deals with Fincast's secure, AI-powered platform

Find a better deal

3D house with dollar savings, percentage sign, and hourglass icons representing mortgage savings and quick closing with Fincast

Unlock the best rates while saving time and money

Smart homeowners are discovering better mortgage deals with Fincast's secure, AI-powered platform

Find a better deal

3D house with dollar savings, percentage sign, and hourglass icons representing mortgage savings and quick closing with Fincast

Unlock the best rates while saving time and money

Smart homeowners are discovering better mortgage deals with Fincast's secure, AI-powered platform

Find a better deal

3D house with dollar savings, percentage sign, and hourglass icons representing mortgage savings and quick closing with Fincast

Unlock the best rates while saving time and money

Smart homeowners are discovering better mortgage deals with Fincast's secure, AI-powered platform

Find a better deal

3D house with dollar savings, percentage sign, and hourglass icons representing mortgage savings and quick closing with Fincast

Unlock the best rates while saving time and money

Smart homeowners are discovering better mortgage deals with Fincast's secure, AI-powered platform

Find a better deal

Fincast logo with stylized ‘F’ emphasizing speed and modern financial services

Upload Loan Estimate

Fincast logo with stylized ‘F’ emphasizing speed and modern financial services

NEWSLETTER

The Fincast Brief

Sign up for our weekly newsletter for tips to make homeownership more affordable and enjoyable — trusted by thousands of Americans.

Fincast icon — stylized ‘F’ logo composed of three bold diagonal lines, symbolizing speed and streamlined service.

Follow us

Follow us

Legal

Fincast, Inc. is a digital shopping technology and online marketplace with its main business address located at 66 West Flagler Street, 9th Floor, Miami, FL 33130, Telephone Number (866) 986-1680. Fincast, Inc. provides administrative and marketplace services by matching consumers, who are prospective borrowers, with one or more banks, brokers, and/or lenders (each a "Lender"). Fincast, Inc. may also connect consumers with relevant Settlement Companies and/or Insurers that offer products and/or services of interest. Fincast, Inc. is not a Lender, Settlement Company, or Insurer and does not: originate, underwrite, make or refinance loans; make credit decisions in connection with loans or insurance policies; issue loan commitments or lock-in agreements; or guarantee that your submission of information on the Site will result in the origination or refinancing of a loan from a Lender, a policy from an Insurer; or guarantee a better deal or economic benefit of any kind.

Fincast, Inc. does not include information about every financial or credit product or service.Fincast, Inc. calculates and discloses averages based on comparisons of Loan Estimates presented along with data compiled from consumers and companies. Fincast, Inc. does not guarantee these claims or complete accuracy of these figures, as they are constantly changing and are estimated at a particular moment in time. Fincast, Inc. does not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by lenders in our bidding platform and Fincast cannot be held liable for any deal detail discrepancies or miscalculations. These offers and deals are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Fincast, Inc. NMLS Consumer Access #2496069 MORTGAGE BROKER ONLY, NOT A MORTGAGE LENDER OR MORTGAGE CORRESPONDENT LENDER.

This site is directed at, and made available to, persons in Colorado, Texas, and Florida only.

© 2025 Fincast, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Follow us

Legal

Fincast, Inc. is a digital shopping technology and online marketplace with its main business address located at 66 West Flagler Street, 9th Floor, Miami, FL 33130, Telephone Number (866) 986-1680. Fincast, Inc. provides administrative and marketplace services by matching consumers, who are prospective borrowers, with one or more banks, brokers, and/or lenders (each a "Lender"). Fincast, Inc. may also connect consumers with relevant Settlement Companies and/or Insurers that offer products and/or services of interest. Fincast, Inc. is not a Lender, Settlement Company, or Insurer and does not: originate, underwrite, make or refinance loans; make credit decisions in connection with loans or insurance policies; issue loan commitments or lock-in agreements; or guarantee that your submission of information on the Site will result in the origination or refinancing of a loan from a Lender, a policy from an Insurer; or guarantee a better deal or economic benefit of any kind.

Fincast, Inc. does not include information about every financial or credit product or service.Fincast, Inc. calculates and discloses averages based on comparisons of Loan Estimates presented along with data compiled from consumers and companies. Fincast, Inc. does not guarantee these claims or complete accuracy of these figures, as they are constantly changing and are estimated at a particular moment in time. Fincast, Inc. does not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by lenders in our bidding platform and Fincast cannot be held liable for any deal detail discrepancies or miscalculations. These offers and deals are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Fincast, Inc. NMLS Consumer Access #2496069 MORTGAGE BROKER ONLY, NOT A MORTGAGE LENDER OR MORTGAGE CORRESPONDENT LENDER.

This site is directed at, and made available to, persons in Colorado, Texas, and Florida only.

© 2025 Fincast, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Follow us

Legal

Fincast, Inc. is a digital shopping technology and online marketplace with its main business address located at 66 West Flagler Street, 9th Floor, Miami, FL 33130, Telephone Number (866) 986-1680. Fincast, Inc. provides administrative and marketplace services by matching consumers, who are prospective borrowers, with one or more banks, brokers, and/or lenders (each a "Lender"). Fincast, Inc. may also connect consumers with relevant Settlement Companies and/or Insurers that offer products and/or services of interest. Fincast, Inc. is not a Lender, Settlement Company, or Insurer and does not: originate, underwrite, make or refinance loans; make credit decisions in connection with loans or insurance policies; issue loan commitments or lock-in agreements; or guarantee that your submission of information on the Site will result in the origination or refinancing of a loan from a Lender, a policy from an Insurer; or guarantee a better deal or economic benefit of any kind.

Fincast, Inc. does not include information about every financial or credit product or service.Fincast, Inc. calculates and discloses averages based on comparisons of Loan Estimates presented along with data compiled from consumers and companies. Fincast, Inc. does not guarantee these claims or complete accuracy of these figures, as they are constantly changing and are estimated at a particular moment in time. Fincast, Inc. does not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by lenders in our bidding platform and Fincast cannot be held liable for any deal detail discrepancies or miscalculations. These offers and deals are not guaranteed and are subject to change.

Fincast, Inc. NMLS Consumer Access #2496069 MORTGAGE BROKER ONLY, NOT A MORTGAGE LENDER OR MORTGAGE CORRESPONDENT LENDER.

This site is directed at, and made available to, persons in Colorado, Texas, and Florida only.

© 2025 Fincast, Inc. All Rights Reserved