Setting Your Budget: How to Analyze Your Finances to Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford
In today's post we'll take a look at a few ways that you can analyze your financial situation to help decide how much mortgage you can truly afford.
Turned Down for a Mortgage? What to Do if You are Declined – and How to Get Second Opinion
If you have been declined for a mortgage, you may think that home ownership is out of reach. However, there are ways to turn a rejection into an approval and to find a more accessible loan. Here are just a few steps you can take to learn about your loan options and get the mortgage that works for you.
Scam Alert! Three Mortgage Modification Scams to Watch out for (And How to Avoid Them)
As if homeowners who are facing foreclosure don't have enough to worry about, a multitude of loan modification scam artists have invaded the internet, public files and even foreclosure notices in newspapers in hopes of targeting their next victim.
Five Tips for Managing Your Monthly Budget to Ensure Your Mortgage is Paid On-Time, Every Time
Homeowners who are struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments can make it easier on themselves by cutting costs in other areas. Learning how to budget effectively will likely enable homeowners to pay their mortgage payments on-time, every time.
Can One Missed Mortgage Payment Affect Your Credit Rating? Yes! Here’s What to Do if You Miss One
Most people don't know whether or not a single missed mortgage payment can have serious consequences for their credit score.
Nearing Retirement? Three Reasons Why You Might Consider a ‘Reverse Mortgage’
If you are nearing retirement, a reverse mortgage might be right for you. This type of mortgage essentially allows you to turn your home equity into cash. If you find yourself with little money, a reverse mortgage could be the perfect solution, and here's why.
Understanding the ‘Qualified Mortgage’ or QM and Why It’s Important to New Home Buyers
Are you shopping for a home or a new mortgage? If you are interested in finding the best possible financial product, it is important to consider the benefits of selecting a Qualified Mortgage.