Are You Ever Too Old to Get a Mortgage?
Are you ever too old to apply for a mortgage loan? The legal answer is a definite "no."…
Articles by Dan Rafter
Arranging for Your Own Home Value Appraisal
An appraisal isn't something most homeowners worry about. When you buy a home, the lender…
Rise of Non-Bank Lenders Could Make it Easier to Get a Mortgage
If you applied for a home loan in 2007, the odds were good that your mortgage lender…
Retrofitting an Older Home for Smart Technology
Smart homes that can set the temperature, turn off the lights and show who's at the front…
Is Retiring With a Mortgage Such a Bad Thing?
Ideally, you'd retire without owing money on a mortgage, car loan or credit card. But…
Bad Credit Loans Made Easier by Pre-Approval
(Updated November 2014) Imagine the indignity of finding your dream home, having your…
Residential Mortgage Loans - Interest Rates
"Residential mortgage loans" is a more formal term for home loans. It's generally used to…
Rent-to-Own Changes Make Homebuying Easier
A rent-to-own agreement can be an attractive option for buying a home, particularly if…
Benefits and Risks of a Land Contract
A land contract can be an appealing option for a potential homebuyer who might have…
Rent or Buy? Millennials Spend $100k on Rent by Age 30
If high housing prices are keeping you from buying a home, consider that Millennials…