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How Your Neighbor's Foreclosure Hurts YouForeclosure rates are still high, and some don't know they have foreclosed homes in their neighborhood. How do foreclosures affect prices of homes nearby? -
Saddled With Student Loan Debt? There’s Still Hope For HomebuyingVeteran home buyers with student debt can still obtain a VA home loan. Generally VA lenders look for a debt-to-income (DTI) ratio of 41 percent or less. -
My Bank Statement Can Kill My VA Loan?Bank statements are a window into your spending habits and ability to make sound financial choices. Read about these 4 items to avoid on your statement.
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5 Tips to Avoid Being House PoorThere's a difference between qualifying for a mortgage and being able to afford it. Check out these tips and know what to do to avoid being house poor.
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Avoid Sticker Shock: 4 Hidden Costs of Home BuyingBe careful before you sign on the dotted line: there's a handful of hidden costs that come into play when you buy a home. Can you avoid them to save money?
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What Keeps Returning Service Members from Buying Homes?In a recent survey, buying a home was cited as the most important thing to returning service members. Yet fewer than 33 percent do. Why is that?
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The Mysterious Escrow Account ExplainedWhen you pay your mortgage payment each month, you'll likely also be making a contribution to escrow accounts. Learn more about them with this post. -
6 Simple Ways to Prepare for HomeownershipFrom credit and savings to creating a budget, check out a few key steps you can take to financially prepare for homeownership.
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How Disaster Strikes Twice For The Underinsured HomeownerThough it is a mistake far too costly to be so common, the percentage of underinsured homeowners is staggering. How can you prevent being underinsured?
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Behind the Curtain: Credit Score Factors RevealedAlthough credit scores have been used for decades, the creation and use of them continues to puzzle many Americans. Take a look at how it is calculated. -
Defying Logic: 0 Percent and Negative Mortgage RatesFor months VA mortgage rates have skirted historic lows, a reality which raises a question: Can interest levels dip below zero? We've got the answer.
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This Rule Change Lowers Barriers to Military HomeownershipSee how a new rule by the CFPB will allow some stay-at-home spouses to obtain a credit card. Having one can build up credit towards homeownership.
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Why are Fixed Rate Mortgages Beating ARMs?The general national rates spell out some pretty curious details about mortgages. What do these numbers mean for you? Learn more in this post.
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