Buying a homeDecember 13, 2023How Much Income Is Needed to Afford a $1 Million Home?Find out how much to afford a $1 million home. The answer will vary based on your credit, down payment, and debts.
Real Estate NewsDecember 12, 2023$100,000 in Debt? Cities Where You Can Pay It Off FastLooking to break free from a $100K debt burden? Explore cost-effective havens that empower your financial freedom.
First-Time Home BuyersAugust 2, 2023Can You Buy a Home With Student Loan Debt?While being buried under student debt can make home buying feel like a pipedream, you can definitely still get approved for mortgage.
Buying a homeJuly 12, 2023What Percentage of Your Income Should Go Toward a Mortgage?When you’re preparing to buy a home, understanding how to get a mortgage is essential - including how much it'll cost you each month.
Cash Out RefinanceJune 14, 2023Debt Consolidation: How to Use Home Equity to Pay Off High-Interest DebtIf you're facing big debt with high interest rates, consolidating it through your home equity could save you a lot of money.
Economic NewsMay 31, 2023How the US Debt Ceiling Talks Could Influence Your Mortgage RateAs uncertainty surrounds a U.S. debt ceiling resolution, mortgage interest rates could rise in the wake of an economic default or recession.
Mortgage NewsOctober 20, 2022Can student debt relief help you buy a house? Experts weigh inThe Biden student debt forgiveness program is now taking applications. Will debt relief make a difference for home buyers?
About MortgagesSeptember 15, 2022What counts as income for a mortgage loan?Borrowers need to verify income for a home loan, but lenders have different rules. Learn about what counts as income for a mortgage loan.
Mortgage StrategyAugust 23, 2022How to buy a house with income from a part-time jobIt's possible to buy a house with part-time income. But your part-time job must meet certain requirements to qualify. Here's what to do.
USDA LoansMay 17, 2022USDA eligibility and income limits: 2024 USDA mortgageLearn about current USDA eligibility requirements and income limits to qualify for a zero-down USDA mortgage.
Mortgage StrategyApril 27, 2022Can you still get stated income loans? Options in 2024Stated income loans were all the rage pre-2008, but they don't exist anymore. Learn what companies really mean when they say "stated income loan" today.
UncategorizedApril 19, 2022Debt consolidation refinance: How it works, pros and consLearn how a debt consolidation refinance works and whether or not it's the right financial choice for you.
Buying a homeJanuary 7, 2022How much should my mortgage be compared to my income?How much should your mortgage be? It's all about mortgage-to-income ratio and how large of a monthly mortgage payment you can comfortably afford.
RefinanceNovember 16, 2021What is RefiNow? Fannie Mae’s low-income refinance programFannie Mae's RefiNow program can help lower-income homeowners refinance into a lower rate and monthly payment. Learn how it works and who qualifies.
RefinanceNovember 16, 2021What is Refi Possible? Freddie Mac’s low-income refi programFreddie Mac's Refi Possible helps low-income homeowners save on their interest rate and monthly payments. Learn how it works and who qualifies.