Articles by Kirk Haverkamp
New Lobby to Advocate for Homeowners
Older Americans have the AARP to advocate on their behalf. Now, a group of housing…
Mortgages: Understanding Income Declaration
When applying for a mortgage, you can choose to declare your income using a full income…
New Mortgage Possible Two Years After Short Sale
Financially pressed homeowners who voluntarily surrender their homes instead of going…
New Mortgage Programs Help Borrowers With Student Loans
Applying for a mortgage loan when you're also paying off hundreds of dollars of student…
New Reverse Mortgage Rules Cut Annual Premiums
Seniors recently received a “good news, bad news” change to the most popular reverse…
New Rules to Simplify Short Sales
Homeowners facing a job relocation or other hardship will soon be able to qualify for an…
What is APR? Understanding It Can Save You Money
If you're like most consumers, there's one number that you obsess over when applying for…
Pros and Cons of Teen Credit Cards
Teen credit cards may offer convenience, but there are risks involved, too. In the…
Understanding the Alternative Minimum Tax
As if figuring your taxes once wasn't complicated enough, the IRS makes you run another…