What is a good debt-to-income ratio for a mortgage?
What is a good debt-to-income ratio for a mortgage? If you’re taking the plunge and diving into homeownership, you may wonder what factors mortgage companies [...]
Is it still a good time to buy a house?
Is it still a good time to buy a house? Whether it's a good time to buy a house depends on your circumstances and financial [...]
Should you take a second look at that fixer-upper?
Should you take a second look at that fixer-upper? Buying a fixer-upper home that needs repairs could make homeownership more affordable, and there’s even renovation [...]
Conventional loans versus FHA loans
Conventional versus FHA loans—find out the difference When comparing an FHA loan vs. a Conventional loan: which is better? FHA loans are designed for homebuyers [...]
6 obstacles to homeownership—and how to overcome them
6 obstacles to homeownership—and how to overcome them Americans still want to buy a house, but over three-fourths say they’ve encountered obstacles.* A higher cost [...]
Should you put your home in a trust?
Should you put your home in a trust? Why put your home in a trust? Placing your home in a trust can make things easier [...]
New build or existing home? Weighing the pros and cons
New build or existing home? Weighing the pros and cons Choosing between buying a new construction home and an existing home can depend on what [...]
What’s the difference between a manufactured, modular and mobile home?
Modular vs. manufactured vs. mobile home—what's the difference? Modular, manufactured, and mobile homes differ in how they’re built and set up. Manufactured homes are [...]
Mortgage par rate explained: how does it work?
Mortgage par rate explained: how does it work? A mortgage par rate, or lender par rate, is the standard interest rate a lender offers without [...]
8 factors that cause mortgage rates to rise and fall
8 factors that cause mortgage rates to rise and fall Why do mortgage rates vary from day to day? Though it might feel at [...]