Self-Employed and Applying for a Mortgage? Here’s What’s Changed Since COVID-19
The gig economy has blown up in the past few years, with more and more people choosing to work [...]
How Do Gifted Down Payments Work?
In the long run, buying a home can often be cheaper than renting. But until you see the payoff, [...]
How to Find Out How Risky of a Mortgage Applicant You Are?
Mortgages aren't just handed out like free toasters at a bank. On the contrary, before lenders fork over that [...]
How Is My FICO Score Determined?
The financial world revolves around credit. Whenever you want to make a big purchase, like a home, the lender will [...]
How to Improve Your Credit Score to Land a Mortgage for Your First Home
Wondering how to improve your credit score? Sure, it's easy to fall in love with the idea of buying [...]
2020 Housing Summary
By Realtor.com We are ready to help you find the best possible mortgage solution for your situation. Contact [...]
How Unemployment Can Affect Your Plans To Buy a Home—Now and Later
The coronavirus pandemic has led to record-high unemployment rates not seen since the Great Depression. And this is particularly worrisome [...]
Why I’m Grown-Up and Employed, but Still Need Mom to Co-Sign on My Home
When I got my first apartment after college, I needed my mom to co-sign my lease. The landlord required [...]
Is an Appraisal Waiver A Way To Save Cash on a Refinance?
When interest rates dropped to record lows in March, I decided to refinance the mortgage on my house. Yet [...]
Try These Strategies to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster
Knock a few years off that 30-year loan, and you could save thousands of dollars! Even small changes in [...]