About MortgagesNovember 16, 2016Simple Mortgage Definitions: Rent-To-Own / Lease OptionWhen you want to buy a home, but cannot be mortgage-qualified, you can look at the Rent-to-Own program. More on the program, explained in Plain English.
Real Estate NewsNovember 15, 2016Buying A House: 7 Hidden Benefits Of Home OwnershipBuying a house delivers many more benefits than the roof over your head. Here are 7 more reasons to consider homeownership today.
VA LoansNovember 11, 2016The VA Mortgage – Purchase & Refinance Loan ProgramsThe VA Loan Guaranty Program from the Department of Veterans Affairs. VA loans offer below-market rates, and 100% loans with no mortgage insurance required.
About MortgagesNovember 10, 2016Boomerang Buyers Can Get A Mortgage After Deed In Lieu Of ForeclosureSo, can you get a new mortgage after a deed in lieu of foreclosure? In many cases, you can. Here are the programs you may use, and what it takes to get approved.
Mortgage RatesNovember 9, 2016Current Mortgage Rates Approach 7-Month High After Trump Wins ElectionMortgage rates are on the rise in response to unexpected election results. Your mortgage rates strategy today.
FICO & Credit ScoresNovember 9, 2016From Poor To Fair: How To Raise Your Credit ScoreIt's not that hard to raise your credit score, and the benefits are huge. Here's how to improve your credit score from poor to fair.
Mortgage RatesNovember 8, 2016Election Day: How Much Mortgage Rates Could Change After TuesdayMortgage rates shift quickly on important news. There is perhaps no bigger news in 2016 than the presidential election. How the results could affect mortgage rates today.
Mortgage StrategyNovember 8, 2016Assumable Mortgages: Take On Someone Else’s FHA, VA, or USDA Home LoanBuying a home? Save on your mortgage rate *and* your closing costs. Assume the seller's mortgage and make it your own. A guide to how assumable loans work.
Mortgage ProductsNovember 7, 2016Find A Mortgage For An “Unapproved” CondoUnlike single-family neighborhoods, condo and townhome communities must be approved by lending agencies. What to do if your desired condo or townhome is not approved.
FHA RefinanceNovember 6, 2016All About The FHA 203(k) Refinance LoanFHA's 203(k) refinance helps you pay for major home improvements when you refinance, even if you have little or no home equity.
Mortgage StrategyNovember 5, 2016Should You Use Your Real Estate Agent’s “Preferred” Lender?The lender that works in your real estate agent's office is a convenient choice. But how do you know they will get you the best mortgage value?
Real Estate NewsNovember 3, 2016How to Buy An Affordable Starter HomeLooking for a starter home? They are in short supply, but it's possible to find an affordable first property. Here's how.
USDA LoansNovember 3, 2016What To Know About 100% USDA Mortgage LoansThe USDA mortgage provides zero-down financing to home buyers in rural and suburban communities. Learn the basics, and other advantages of this program.
About MortgagesNovember 2, 2016How Often Can I Refinance My Mortgage?How often can I refinance my mortgage? If you want to know how soon you can refinance after closing on a loan, we have your answers.
VA RefinanceNovember 2, 2016The VA IRRRL Refinance Mortgage For Military Borrowers: Rates & RulesThe VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL), also known as the VA Streamline Refinance, waives verifications and credit scores. Get more information, plus access to live VA rates, here.
Mortgage StrategyNovember 1, 2016How Can I Build Home Equity More Quickly?Few assets build wealth as well as real estate does. Learn about home equity, how it works, and how you can accelerate its growth on your own home(s).
Mortgage StrategyOctober 30, 2016How Do I Avoid Paying Mortgage Insurance On My Mortgage?Frightened about mortgage insurance? Don't be. In most cases, paying MI is temporary and, in others, a well-timed refinance can erase it completely.
Buying a homeOctober 28, 2016Guide For Parents Of Cash-Strapped Millennial Home BuyersThere are several ways parents can help their adult children achieve homeownership: loans, co-borrowing, and gifts.
Mortgage RatesOctober 28, 2016Insider’s Guide To: Predicting And Forecasting Mortgage RatesWant to lock a low mortgage rate? It helps to know how mortgage interest rates work. Be a better shopper. Learn how to predict today's mortgage rates.
Real Estate NewsOctober 27, 2016Dos And Don’ts For Boosting Home EquityIncreasing Home Equity: Top 7 Home Improvement Tips To add maximum home equity when you renovate, start by choosing the right projects.