How To Get a Mortgage If You Are Self-Employed
They could be your nanny, the photographer at your friend’s wedding, your personal finance advisor or the developer that designed your favorite app on your smartphone. They are…
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Lee Nelson is a Chicago-based writer whose work has appeared on Realtor.org, Yahoo! Homes, TheMortgageReports.com, and more.
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Real Life Success Stories – Veterans Who Bought Their Dream Homes with VA Loans
Veterans serve our country with their bravery and patriotism, and the United States repays them with several benefits including the VA Loan, famous for having a 0 percent…
Surprise Costs for First-Time Home Buyers
A euphoric feeling comes over you when you finally find the house you have wanted for a long time. However, unexpected hidden costs start to come along that…
Why VA Home Loans Are Better Than Any Other Loan Type
You don’t have a lot of money saved up, and your credit score could use a lot of improvement. How can you possibly get a mortgage loan? Well,…
Mortgage Repayment Plan: Catch Up After Missed Payments
Things happen. You got behind on your mortgage a few months ago because of a loss in wages. Now, you are panicking and getting nervous to call your…
Do You Need Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance?
Sometimes, you just have to ask the hard questions to yourself and then figure out how you can protect yourself, your family and your home. For instance, what…
How to Avoid Paying PMI
Mortgage insurance is an added expense homeowners pay to help protect lenders. If you don’t put 20 percent down on a conventional loan or if you choose an…
6 Common Home Buying Myths
Many potential homeowners don’t even attempt to buy – and miss out on a serious opportunity. Common home buying myths scare them off. A survey by Wells Fargo…
Tips for Closing on a Home Quickly and Smoothly
Everyone wants to have a quick and smooth closing on a house, especially the buyer. If you are a home buyer, then there are actions you can take…
What a Mortgage Calculator Won’t Tell You
All you have to do is Google the words — mortgage calculator — and you become flooded with choices of great online tools. They can help you figure…