Personal Finance Articles

Using Gift Money for a Down Payment

Can a family member help you come up with the down payment for a mortgage? If so, are there any limits on how much they can provide or other restrictions?

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Women Paying Higher Mortgage Rates

If you want to get the lowest mortgage rate on a home loan, you absolutely have to shop around. Unfortunately, it seems that many women aren’t doing that.

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Land Contract Can Bypass Appraisal, Credit Problems

If you’re having trouble buying or selling a home due to appraisal issues or other lender problems, you might consider a land contract.

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4 Strategies for Saving on Closing Costs

Closing costs don’t have to be an expensive obstacle standing between you and your new home.

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3 Consequences of Walking Away From Your Mortgage

Before you decide to walk away from your mortgage, consider the real, long-term costs.

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8 Ways to Spot Loan Modification Scams

Be wary of anyone who promises that they can “fix” your mortgage for you. Anything they “claim” they can do, you can do better.

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4 Reasons to Never Buy a Foreclosure Property

While foreclosure houses represent an incredible value in today’s market, they are not for everyone.
 

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5 Reasons To Avoid A Home Equity Line of Credit

For some, a Home Equity Line of Credit can be more of a liability than an asset. 

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3 Lessons To Learn From Foreclosure

There are many lessons to learn about real estate and mortgages from the foreclosure crisis.

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6 Reasons to Sit Tight Instead of Refinance

If any of these situations apply to you, you’ll probably want to hold off on refinancing your mortgage.
 

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