Foreclosure occurs when a homeowner is unable or unwilling to make their monthly mortgage payment. If you fail to make three consecutive payments on your home loan, your lender may file a Notice of Default, or NOD. The NOD informs…
Consider forbearance to save your house if you’re falling behind on your mortgage. A forbearance agreement is a short term solution that provides you with an opportunity to avoid foreclosure. If you are experiencing a temporary hardship, keep reading to…
Refinancing your home mortgage can certainly help your credit score. But there are important facts you should know before you start your hunt for a new mortgage. Refinancing can save you money. Once you find a better interest rate and…
These days, home financing options are plenty. Good credit or bad, you have many choices when it comes to purchasing a home. One option that doesn’t get a lot of attention is renting-to-own. Rent-to-own is also known as a lease…
If you want to buy a home, you’ve got a great reason to improve your credit score. Like it or not, a borrower’s credit history dictates what kind of mortgage the bank will approve. Average credit scores are on the…
If you’re worried about foreclosure, you can save your home with a mortgage loan modification. What’s more, there is a federal rule that prevents banks from pursuing foreclosure while a homeowner’s mortgage is under review for modification. Dual tracking is…
Buying a home is a scary endeavor but it’s even scarier if you don’t ask your lender to pre-approve your mortgage. Imagine walking into the grocery store without your wallet. That’s essentially what you’re doing without pre-approved financing for a…
Think you can flip a house and make a load of money? It seems all the rage now, with TV shows on HGTV showing seemingly regular folks flipping homes for unbelievable profit. But there’s a lot you need to know…
If you want to invest in a rental, the time is great! Residential rentals are averaging long-term returns of 7%, nudging out equities coming in at 6.95%. Bonds and bills are no where near those numbers. Private equity funds are…
If you own rental property, you know you need to keep great tenants if you want to prosper. The good news is that in 2018, more people are renting than in the last 50 years. The Pew Research Center says…