It’s a shock when your application for a mortgage is declined. You are excited about owning a home, but the opportunity gets snatched away. What can you do about a mortgage application denial? First things...
It’s a shock when your application for a mortgage is declined. You are excited about owning a home, but the opportunity gets snatched away. What can you do about a mortgage application denial? First things...
Securing a good interest rate and qualifying for a home require a good credit report. That’s easier said than done, especially for today’s millennials who are often weighed down by student loan debt. Here’s a...
If you make only the monthly payments set by your mortgage company, in the end, you will pay a significant amount of interest. Making biweekly mortgage payments can save you money by reducing interest and...
If you — or a member of your immediate family — are an emergency first responder or a member of the military — you could be eligible for specialized programs aimed at easing the home-buying...
Barns are no longer just spaces for livestock and farm equipment. Today, living in converted barns or brand-new, barn-like homes has become popular. Here’s what you need to know about the growing trend of barndominium...
When thinking of buying a house, a first question is often How much do I need for a down payment? Ideally, a down payment is 10 percent to 20 percent of the purchase price, which...
The trend in home buying has moved away from large down payments. In fact, today’s average down payment is just 6 percent, with zero-out-of-pocket deals more common than you might think. Accumulating savings while working...
Congress and the president passed the most sweeping tax law overhaul in a generation at the end of 2017. Let’s take a look at how the tax benefits of homeownership have changed and how the...
When shopping for a mortgage, one number, in particular, plays a major role — a good credit score. A higher number means you’ll be offered a lower interest rate, which means a more affordable mortgage....
The housing crash of 2008 led to a tightening of mortgage lending standards. Now rules are loosening again. What can you expect when applying for a loan to buy a house? Is the Water Just...
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