Your Stress-Free Guide to Shopping for Home Loans
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepWith this super-simple breakdown of loan types, you won’t get overwhelmed — you’ll find the right mortgage.
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Costly mistakes happen during this step. Be super-picky about who your lender is.
Before You Choose a Mortgage Lender, Read These Tips
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepSomeone out there wants to help save you time, stress, and money. Here’s how you find them.
Q&A on Facebook: How to Work with Agents and Lenders
In Buy a Home: Step-by-StepYour questions answered: four Q&As on Facebook with real estate experts.
Mortgage Info for First-Time Homeowners
5 Surprising (and Useful!) Ways to Save for a Down Payment
In First-Time Home BuyerOne of the biggest misconceptions of home buying? The 20% down payment. Here’s how to buy with a lot less down.
The Rehabbers’ Guide to 203(k) Loans
In FinancingTight-fisted lenders have made home equity loans harder to come by. So what’s a fixer-upper to do? Meet the 203(k) loan.
Cancel Your Private Mortgage Insurance
In FinancingPrivate mortgage insurance is unavoidable for some homeowners, but don’t pay PMI premiums a day longer than required by your lender.
A Financial Plan for Your Home
In FinancingTo manage your biggest asset, create a financial plan that covers repairs, upgrades, mortgages, insurance, and taxes.
3 Ways to Restructure Mortgage and Save Thousands
In FinancingYou can refinance or recast your mortgage. Or you can create your own DIY mortgage restructuring plan. We compare so you can decide.
4 Drawbacks of Home Equity Loans
In FinancingTaking out a home equity loan against the value of your property can backfire if you fail to avoid these common pitfalls in the borrowing process.
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Documents You Need for Mortgage Pre-Approval: A Checklist for Each Type of Loan
In FinancingWhether you’re self-employed or applying for an FHA or USDA loan, here’s the pre-approval paperwork you need.
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Yes, You Can Get a Mortgage With a Low Credit Score
In FinancingThe credit score to buy a house can be as low as 580.
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How We Bought a New House Before Selling Our Current House
In FinancingAnd used a VA loan, which has more restrictions than a conventional one.
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“I Need 20% Down” and Other Home-Buying Myths About Mortgages
In FinancingTips for shopping around for a mortgage — even if you think you don’t qualify.
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Everything You Need to Know About the Pre-Approval Process
In FinancingWith your pre-approval in hand, sellers will know you’re a serious buyer.
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How to Prepare Your Finances for Home Ownership
In FinancingTip: Tackle your high-interest-rate debt first.
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Student Loan Debt Can Delay Home Ownership 7 Years
In FinancingSide gigs or roomies can help shave years off your debt. Lenders like that.
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What to Know About Your Credit Before Buying a Home
In FinancingIt’s not just whether you pay your bills on time that matters.
