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When does "cleared to close" not mean "cleared to close"? When Fannie Mae's involved! Keep your loan approval intact all the way through funding. Here's how.
Most people know that low FICO scores influence the mortgage rates for which they're eligible. For the past 3 years, though, they've raised closing costs, too.
The company behind the FICO scoring model published a "What If?" series for common, specific credit missteps. See how your scores can change with a foreclosure, missed payment, maxed credit card, and more.
A mortgage credit inquiry is estimated to lower a credit score by 5 points or fewer. But only if you do it the right way.
The Holiday Shopping Season is upon us and shoppers should think twice about the popular "Open A Charge Card, Save 20%" promotion. The short-term savings may be tempting, but the long-term costs to a budget may be huge.
FHA mortgage rates are lower than conventional mortgage rates right now. It's an interesting development, especially for homeowners and home buyers with low equity. Unless you've got 20 percent into a property, if you're locking a 30-year fixed rate mortgage, there's compelling reasons to go FHA.
