Mortgage Down payments tips
1. Save for an advance It's common to cut 20%, but many lenders now allow far less, and first-time buyer programs only allow 3%. However, paying less than 20% can…
1. Save for an advance It's common to cut 20%, but many lenders now allow far less, and first-time buyer programs only allow 3%. However, paying less than 20% can…
Your home should be your refuge, a safe place to unwind at the end of the day. But if you're having trouble paying your mortgage, relaxation is probably the last…
In fact, a monthly mortgage payment is made up of PITI, but you may have to pay other mortgage-related fees, such as private mortgage insurance and/or housing association fees. Private…
In fact, a monthly mortgage payment is made up of PITI, but you may have to pay other mortgage-related fees, such as private mortgage insurance and/or housing association fees. Private…
So get ready to buy a house. Congratulations! Before you decide on a chic birdbath and a perfect welcome mat, there is one thing to consider: is your budget ready…
Am I ready to buy a house? Imagine the following: you paid off all of your consumer debt, spent an emergency fund form 4 to 8 months, and saved on…
Lowering your interest rate is not the only way to save money by refinancing through HARP. The program also offers other built-in benefits that can save you money when you…
By reading this, you are possibly one in each of the heaps of accountable homeowners who pay their loan on time every month, but are still "upside-down". This means that…
Being underwater in your home is scary. You may feel overwhelmed, but believe us, this is not the end of your financial history! You still have options to make a…
If you are underwater with your mortgage, it means you owe more for your home than it is worth. It is not a situation in which an owner wishes to…