Assistance Available for Middle-Income Borrowers
Need help coming up with a down payment? It’s there for the asking. There are more than 2,600 programs nationwide that offer some kind of assistance. Better yet, the aid is not just for entry-level buyers; it’s also for middle-income buyers who can afford the monthly...There’s a Trick to Shopping for the Best Mortgage Rate
Shopping for mortgage rates can save borrowers a lot of money – $222 a month on average, according to a June report from LendingTree. But there’s a trick to browsing the field for the best rate. For one thing, compare rates on a single day – ideally, around the same...Expect Your Tax Escrow to Rise
Most homebuyers figure that their property taxes will be the same as those paid by the house’s previous owner. That’s a common mistake. They might be the same for a few months, or even a year, but eventually they’ll be recalculated. And when they are, they’ll most...Pregnant Buyers Face Additional Pressures
Buying a house is always a taxing experience. But when you are expecting a child, it turns into a “high-stakes, emotionally charged and biologically timed sprint,” said California real estate agent America Foy. A 20-year veteran of the industry, Foy has worked with a...Late with Payments? Call Your Lender Now
The strain on every homeowner’s pocketbook is showing up in all the usual places. The typical indicators of homeowner financial stress – mortgage delinquencies and foreclosure filings – are rising across the land. Late payments across all credit tiers – auto loans,...This Week’s Paper: Digital Edition
