- Homebuyers
- January 31, 2018
A Budget by Any Other Name
To make decisions about your money, you need to know where it goes. The best way of doing this is to keep a money diary for at least a week and, preferably, a full month.
Mortgage Basics
Mortgage Basics Articles
- Homebuyers
- January 30, 2018
Good Debt and Bad Debt: 7 Steps to Boost the Good
Debt is one of those things that can be both hard to live with and hard to live without. Many of us choose the former. The average household carried $137,063 in debt (including mortgages) last year.
- Homebuyers
- January 5, 2018
Opening Title and Escrow
What does open escrow mean? Opening escrow is quite simple. It involves going to the escrow or title company and handing over a deposit.
- Homebuyers
- October 26, 2017
Down Payment Download: How Much Do You Really Need?
There's a perception that buying a home requires a 20% down payment, but the reality is far different. Learn more about home loan options.
- Homebuyers
- June 30, 2017
50 Homeownership Perks - Infographic
Ever wonder how life might be better as a homeowner? From taking control of your finances and investing in your future, to improving your day-to-day quality of living-there's a lot to love about being a homeowner. Take a look at these 50 benefits homeownership could offer you.
- Homebuyers
- June 13, 2017
For Sale by Owner: Engage with a Lender and Save
When you choose the 'for sale by owner' (FSBO) route, you stand to save a substantial amount of money by not having to pay a Real Estate Agent commission.
- Homebuyers
- May 30, 2017
Keeping Score Can Lead to Better Borrowing Rates
Start your journey to better borrowing rates by reviewing and improving your credit score.
- Homebuyers
- May 22, 2017
Can Your Personality Influence Your Mortgage Decision?
Many financial companies are adding behavioral assessments to their websites and some advisors even incorporate them into their services. The goal is to help you make better decisions when investing, borrowing, and spending.
- Homebuyers
- May 19, 2017
Achieving Homeownership: Money Tips for Graduates
To make the most of this world of opportunity, and to get closer to achieving the dream of homeownership, it helps to have control over your spending and to start saving early.
- Homebuyers
- May 15, 2017
How to Find the Right Loan Officer
When you are about to make the largest purchase of your life, you need someone who will not only find you at a low rate but who gets the significance and wants to help you succeed in the most affordable way possible.
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