This past Wednesday was Veteran’s Day, and in honor of our veterans and active duty military personnel, we’d like to share a little information about homeownership and our service members. The homeownership rate among veterans far outpaces that of civilians, according to Veterans United Home Loans. However, active duty military personnel often face challenges, due […]
Articles about Financing for Real Estate
On this page, you will find articles about real estate financing, mortgages, credit, and credit reports. Learn more about real estate financing for home buyers and homeowners.
Know and Understand Your Credit Score and Report [Infographic]
According to a new report from the credit bureau Experian, many prospective homebuyers are put off from the process because they are unaware of their credit scores. But knowing your credit score has never been more simple. Start by getting your free report from CreditKarma* at https://www.creditkarma.com. Yes, it’s totally free and there is no […]
Knock, Knock, Your HELOC is Coming Due Soon
Some time ago we wrote about this issue. Now the time has come so we are putting out the warning one more time. Ten years ago we were at the height of the real estate bubble. We all know what happened soon after that. In the years leading up to that time and a few […]
6 Myths About Credit Scores You Need to Know [Infographic]
Like it or not, your credit score determines a great deal about what you can and can’t do in life, that is, when it comes to making major purchases like homes, cars, and other high-ticket items. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions and myths revolving around your credit score and how to keep it […]
Mortgage Lenders Ease Rules For Home Buyers
When push comes to shove, banks and other lending institutions need to lend money in order to make profits. After the mortgage debacle that peaked around 2007 when lenders had been handing money out by the fist full to anyone who asked, the pendulum swung back to the opposite end where only those with excellent […]
