You may have been pre-approved for a mortgage—only to be denied a home loan or approved for less than the amount you were expecting. Here are some possible explanations.
If you embrace the concept of a starter home, you may find yourself unlocking the door to your very own place sooner than you think.
Lenders examine a buyer’s financial picture as part of the process of determining whether to lend to a potential borrower. They must verify a potential borrower's income and employment.
If you’re shopping for a mortgage, you likely have more loan options than you realize. Conventional Loans are one of the most popular choices. But FHA, USDA, and VA loans may be a better fit.
After your offer on a home is accepted, the real work begins. This is what to expect.
Days on market reveals real insight to the market—and hints at what kind of deal you might be able to strike as a buyer or a seller.
Homebuyers now need to come to an agreement with their agents on what services the agent will provide and how much the agent will be paid.
There are plenty of things you can do (and a few big things to avoid) to make your mortgage application process go as smoothly as possible.
Homebuyers are also responsible for paying closing costs, which generally includes putting money into an escrow account until the sale goes through.
As employers seek new perks to attract and retain workers, some companies are now partnering with mortgage lenders to offer employees discounts on home loans.
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