Using APR to Compare Mortgage Offers
Shopping for a mortgage can be complicated, with lots of different factors such as…
Articles by Kara Johnson
Are VA Loans Always the Best Choice for Veterans?
There’s plenty to like about VA loans, the mortgage product insured by the U.S.…
Avoiding Car Dealer Scams
No one wants or expects to get duped by a car dealership. Unfortunately, it happens more…
Bad Credit Mortgage Loans & Bad Credit Refinance
Getting a loan with bad credit. For about half of the population, weak credit is the…
Reverse Mortgage Change Protects Spouses, Limits Borrowing
New rules that took effect last month protect widowed spouses whose homes are subject to…
Retiring With Mortgage Debt: Should You Worry?
Should you carry a balance on your mortgage loan when you reach retirement age? Or should…
Balloon Mortgages Explained: What it is and How it Works
Balloon mortgages offer homebuyers a lower-than-normal monthly payment on their home…
Beware Hidden Problems When Buying a Home
You have plenty to worry about when buying a home and applying for a mortgage: How low…
Blacks, Hispanics See Increased Mortgage Rejection Rates
Black and Hispanic mortgage loan applicants in the United States continued to face higher…
Five Mortgage Refinance Myths
With the current low interest rates, it seems like everybody is refinancing. If you…
