You should have a good credit score to enhance your chances of getting a mortgage, but there are plenty of ways to get approved — and even to keep your monthly payments and interest rates reasonable — with poor credit....
A mortgage is a loan given by banks (or other financial institutions) to those who plan to purchase a home. There are many types of mortgage loans available, depending on your financial health and how long you want to pay...
Escrow is a legally binding arrangement where a third party holds assets from a buyer and seller during the sales process until a transaction is complete. While escrow can be used for various purposes, from online purchases to home buying,...
Preparing to become a homeowner is an exciting financial milestone, but the homebuying process is full of curveballs and complex processes that can make it a challenging feat. Buying home mortgage insurance is one obstacle that you may encounter when...
Being house poor means you’re spending the majority of your income on housing expenses. Whether you rent or own, you shouldn’t be spending more than 30 percent of your monthly income on your mortgage or rent, utilities, insurance, and any...
Table of Contents Government Definition of a Disability Financing Home Ownership for Those With Disabilities How to Apply for a Mortgage Loan Tips for Auto Loans for Individuals with Disabilities Additional Resources Having a disability means certain things could be...
How much do you pay for heating? Depending on where you live, it’s a good chunk of money during the wintertime. Even though we live in the South (in lovely Raleigh!), we’re not immune to getting some cold weather. With winter coming...
Tips to help turn those homebuying dreams into reality. From outstanding credit card debt to massive student loans, financial difficulties are barring more and more millennials from becoming homeowners. While the vision of buying a first home may seem hopelessly...
When most people imagine buying a house, they think about how many bedrooms they need or what kind of porch they want. When they think about homebuying costs, they decide how much to put down and what their maximum home...
One of my favorite shows is Sex and the City. Those women lived glamorous lives I could only dream about. And, Carrie, a writer, was living my dream life as a famous writer in Manhattan. One of the storylines that...
You should have a good credit score to enhance your chances of getting a mortgage, but there are plenty of ways to get approved — and even to keep your monthly payments and interest rates reasonable — with poor credit.... 
