Is a Big Bank or Local Lender Better for a Mortgage?
By Angela Colley Dec 6, 2023 (Adobe Stock) So you’re ready to buy a home. Congrats! You know you need a great real estate professional buy your side, and odds are you [...]
Do You Need a Mortgage Broker?
By Jamie Wiebe Dec 4, 2023 (Getty Images) Even if your IQ is through the roof, sifting through mortgage options can make your head hurt. It’s just plain hard to [...]
6 Surprising Things That Can Sabotage Your Credit Score
By Daniel Bortz Nov 30, 2023 (Getty Images) If you’re hunting for a house and a mortgage, you’ve probably heard that your credit score will affect your buying power big-time. That’s because lenders use your [...]
What Is a FICO Score and How Is It Determined?
By Angela Colley Nov 21, 2023 (cnythzl/iStock) Successfully buying a home hinges on a bunch of numbers, from home prices to mortgage rates. And there’s a lesser-known figure that can [...]
How to Get Rid of PMI: Tips to Ditch Private Mortgage Insurance Fast
By Julie Ryan Evans Nov 15, 2023 (Getty Images) Most people with private mortgage insurance want to know how to get rid of it. And for good reason: PMI tacks on a substantial extra fee [...]
What Is an Origination Fee, and How Much Does It Cost?
By Margaret Heidenry Nov 13, 2023 (Juanmonino/iStock) In the seemingly never-ending mortgage lexicon of home buying and selling, one term in particular stands out as a source of confusion: the origination fee. What is [...]
10 Costs of Buying a Home You Need To Know About
By Craig Donofrio Nov 7, 2023 (iStock) The costs of buying a home go well beyond the actual purchase price. If you’re a first-time home buyer, you might get a little [...]
Got a Mortgage Rate Resentment? Here’s How to Cope (and Get a Lower Rate)
By Lisa Marie Conklin Nov 16, 2023 (Getty Images) Homeowners often love to humble-brag about various aspects of their abode, from the size of their primary suite to just how [...]
Hooray! You’re Retired! But Can You Still Get a 30-Year Mortgage?
By Lisa Marie Conklin Oct 2, 2023 (Getty Images) Finally! You made it to retirement. And can now enjoy the perks of freedom, which may include moving closer to the [...]
Why Should I Put My Home in a Living Trust?
By Lisa Kaplan Gordon Aug 29, 2023 (DNY59/iStock) Life is short. And while no one wants to focus on the end, forcing yourself to do so can ultimately makes things [...]
