In Partnership With If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy or have already gone through the process, you’re probably wondering how this affects your ability to get a mortgage, and if you can even qualify for one at all. It can…
When you decide to buy a home, you’re faced with many questions that you need answers to. Do I make enough income to buy a house? How much of a house can I afford? What kind of mortgage am I…
Like the seasons of the year, there are seasons of our lives when our housing needs transition too. A key leap is when you realize the need to move to a new house and sell your current one. Most of…
You’ve found the perfect condo. It’s located in a great part of town, it offers convenient amenities, and it’s a great place for you to call home. But in the process of learning more about the property, you discover that…
You’re ready to buy a new house. Congratulations! You’ve probably already started searching online, and maybe you’ve enlisted the help of a real estate agent. You know the next step is to secure financing, but you’re also wondering what else…
Even if you’re buying a home for the first time, it’s probably not the first time you’ve heard or received advice about mortgages. While some guidelines have changed over time, other tips you might have received have never been true…
Everyone gets excited about buying a new home, but selecting the loan program you’ll use and figuring out how much money you should put down aren’t typically met with as much enthusiasm. While figuring out the financing may not seem…
Searching for the right home for your family’s needs and expectations might lead you to consider building your own custom home. Maybe you want a wraparound porch, or an open-space interior design, or a gourmet kitchen. Whatever your dream features…
Everyone gets excited about buying a home, and even more so if it’s your first. For most buyers, it’s fun to go to open houses and take a look at all that’s out there on the market. You get lots…
Being your own boss comes with a lot of positives: you get to set your schedule, you’re calling the shots, and it usually means you’re doing something you love. When you’re applying for a mortgage, having self-employment income can pose…
