Most people grapple with the own-versus-rent scenario during their lives. Many want to own a home, but think that it makes more sense to rent. Perhaps they are trying to avoid a large down payment, or think that homeownership is … Continue Reading
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Most people grapple with the own-versus-rent scenario during their lives. Many want to own a home, but think that it makes more sense to rent. Perhaps they are trying to avoid a large down payment, or think that homeownership is … Continue Reading
Nothing is more frustrating than realizing you’ve spent extra money that you could have saved. Here are seven common financial mistakes that many people make, and steps you can take to fix them. 1. Paying for Reoccurring Fees and Expenses … Continue Reading
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a very large toll on society, from a health, emotional, and financial standpoint. The US government has attempted to ease the burden in a variety of ways, from sending out stimulus checks to establishing a … Continue Reading
Qualified low-income borrowers now have a new opportunity to refinance their mortgages and take advantage of historically low rates. RefiNow™ is a new refinancing option offered by Fannie Mae that could help qualified borrowers to lower their interest rates, reduce … Continue Reading
For qualified homebuyers, the Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2021 could offer enormous help in the form of a grant for as much as $25,000 for their home purchase. This program would be for first-time, first-generation homebuyers (meaning someone who … Continue Reading
As a way of saying thank you for serving our country, the Department of Veterans Affairs and participating lenders offer loans specifically for qualified veterans who want to own real estate. Veterans looking to purchase a home may think that … Continue Reading
On May 13, John Rutherford (R-Fla.), Al Lawson (D-Fla.), John Katko (R-N.Y.), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-N.J.) introduced a bill called the Homes for Every Local Protector Educator and Responder Act. It is also known as the HELPER Act. The … Continue Reading