Buying your first house can be like buying a new motorcycle. Yeah, it costs a significant amount, but you’re pretty sure the payments will be just within your budget, so you get a loan. Before you know it, you’re paying for motorcycle lessons, insurance, a carbon fiber helmet, a synthetic leather motorcycle jacket, constant repairs
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Getting your first home loan can feel like climbing a hill riddled with obstacles. From saving for large down payments and closing costs to deciphering acronyms on loan paperwork, sometimes it can feel like there’s no support for first-time home buyers. But, luckily, that’s where you’re wrong. There is help for you, and being a
Are you asking yourself, “How much house can I afford?” The answer will depend on your current debt-to-income ratio (DTI), down payment and other factors. Choosing a home is only one part of the homeownership journey. You also need to be sure that you can afford the monthly mortgage when it comes knocking on your
We’re often told that one of the biggest reasons to become a homeowner is to pay yourself and not give away our hard-earned money to a landlord. Now that you’re a homeowner, you may be wondering how to access all that money you’ve kept from a landlord – without selling your home. The answer: Tap