Credit Repair Companies: Can They Help? You Bet They Can.
You are ready to buy your dream house. You go to a recommended loan officer to get a preapproval. Smart. But after pulling your credit report, the loan…
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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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6 Reasons It Might Be Time to Move
Selling your present home and buying another one takes contemplation, reflection, insight and research. But let’s be real. You have many reasons why you want to move into…
Cash Out Refinance Option Popular as Home Equity Rises
The value of your home has probably escalated recently. That means you could have enough equity for a cash-out refinance. That’s great news if, for instance, you’ve dreamed…
How To Find the Best Loan Officer
We’ve all seen them and heard them – offers that seem too good to be true. When shopping for a mortgage or looking for the best loan officer…
Lender-Paid Mortgage Insurance (LPMI): Why It Can Pay Off in Today’s Market
If you don’t have 20 percent down to buy a house these days, you will be paying mortgage insurance of some kind. Mortgage insurance just helps the lender…
Heartwarming Stories of Families That Bought Again After Foreclosure
You can buy again after foreclosure. Here are two real-life stories of families who lost their homes, but didn’t let that stop them from becoming homeowners again. It’s…
How Will Maternity Leave Affect Your Mortgage Application?
You’ve decided that the bundle of joy you’re carrying deserves his or her own room and you’ve decorated the space in your mind. The only problem is you…
Loans for Fixer Uppers
You have your eye on that Cape Cod on the corner. You see the beauty beyond its shabby, unkempt appearance. It will be a gem and the prettiest…
15 Tips To Win A Bidding War
So, you’ve decided to buy a house or get a different one. In some markets, you won’t be the only one making an offer. In fact, the housing…
401(k) Loan for Down Payment: Is It a Good Idea?
It’s tucked away so you can’t see it, and working toward building up wealth for your retirement. That’s what a 401(k) retirement fund is supposed to be doing…