An online mortgage calculator can be one of the best and easiest ways to help you calculate your various mortgage expenses. It will help you determine what combination of elements must come together in order for you to get the best home loan for your financial situation. … [Read more...] about Online Mortgage Calculators
Don’t Miss Out on Real Estate Foreclosures
Today's marketplace offers many property investment opportunities, especially with the dramatic rise in foreclosures. Real estate foreclosures can now be purchased for pennies on the dollar and come in a variety of homes and price ranges (and even timeshare properties). … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss Out on Real Estate Foreclosures
Know Your Credit Score
If you're looking into purchasing your first home, one of the very first things you should look at is your credit score. While the amount of money you make is very important, and the size of your damage deposit will matter, a poor credit score will sink your mortgage application … [Read more...] about Know Your Credit Score
Finding a Mortgage Broker
All right, you want to buy a home. You have decent credit, very few debts, and no outstanding bills. You have a good job that pays well, with a decent employment history to review. You have the money for a down payment... you've got it all, right? Nope. You need a mortgage … [Read more...] about Finding a Mortgage Broker
Knowing Is Half The Battle
If you are interested in finding your first home, the worst thing you can do is just start looking around. Why? Because you might be setting yourself up for a big disappointment. If you start looking without knowing what your actual budget is, you will have no idea what sort of … [Read more...] about Knowing Is Half The Battle
First, Pay Off Old Debts
If you are looking into purchasing your first home, you might be tempted to start saving every penny you can for your down payment. But in reality, there are some other payments you should be making first... If you have any outstanding debt, the time to pay it off is now. Not … [Read more...] about First, Pay Off Old Debts