If you're buying a home with less than 20% down, you might be required to pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)—an extra cost that protects the lender, not you. Let’s explore what PMI is, how much it costs, and how you can potentially avoid it.
Apr 03, 2025 | Purchasing a Home
Buying a foreclosure can seem like a great way to save money, but it's not without risks. Like any home purchase, foreclosures come with both advantages and challenges. Let’s break it down so you can decide if it’s the right move for you. What
Apr 01, 2025 | Purchasing a Home
If you’re looking to buy a house this year, it's important to know the status of the housing market as well as the common decisions you need to make. Here’s what you need to ask yourself before buying a house in 2022. 1. Is it a Good Time to Buy? The U.S.
May 31, 2022 | Purchasing a Home
There are scams out there for everything, and obtaining a mortgage is no exception. While home buying and ownership is typically a source of pride and happiness, unscrupulous individuals are always coming up with schemes to con you out of your hard-earned
May 24, 2022 | Credit
When buying your home, one of the important steps in the mortgage financing process is having an appraisal done. Having an appraiser determine the value of the property is essential to determining how much your lender is willing to lend you for the purcha
May 17, 2022 | Refinancing a Home
If you need a chunk of change for a home improvement project, paying for your student’s college tuition, consolidating your own debt, or even paying for medical bills, you may be able to pull that money out of your house. This can be done either through a
May 10, 2022 | Refinancing a Home