Your Earnest Money Contract: 3 Things You Must Triple-Check (or Regret)
The earnest money contract is one of the most important documents you’ll draw up when you buy a house. Here’s what to check, or else live to regret.
The earnest money contract is one of the most important documents you’ll draw up when you buy a house. Here’s what to check, or else live to regret.
There are some topics you shouldn’t bring up when getting a mortgage, because they wave unnecessary red flags. Here are a few—and why they cause concern.
It’s much easier to qualify for a mortgage after a major credit event than you may think. Here’s how to get a mortgage after foreclosure.
If you’re applying for a mortgage, “APR” and “interest rate” are two terms you should understand. What are these financial terms and how do they vary?
Take action and get back on the path to financial stability. Here are options if you have an underwater mortgage and owe more than your home is worth.
What are the alternatives to foreclosure? If you’re unable to pay your mortgage, these can help you so your credit history doesn’t suffer the ultimate blow.
A deed in lieu of foreclosure is one of the options available to homeowners who default on their mortgage. Here are the pros and cons for borrowers.
Getting a mortgage is the most treacherous part of the home-buying process for many people. Here’s what can go wrong.
If you don’t pay your mortgage, it will set you on the path to foreclosure, which means losing your house. It may take a while, but it’s a likely outcome.
Expert tips to help freelancers, sole business proprietors, and contract workers secure mortgages without a full-time job.
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