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What is a down payment?
A home down payment is the part of a home’s purchase price you pay upfront.
6 min read Mar 07, 2024 -
How to buy a house with bad credit
Have credit issues in your past? You still might qualify for a home loan.
4 min read Mar 07, 2024 -
What is a deed in lieu of foreclosure?
A deed in lieu is generally a last resort by a homeowner to avoid foreclosure.
7 min read Mar 06, 2024 -
The history of women and mortgages
A half-century of females’ hard-fought right to home financing and ownership.
5 min read Mar 05, 2024 -
Repaying your mortgage after forbearance
Skipping mortgage payments isn’t free, unfortunately. Here’s how to get even again.
5 min read Mar 04, 2024 -
7 ways to refinance a mortgage with bad credit
Borrowers with poor credit can still nail down home loan refinancing. Here’s how.
10 min read Mar 04, 2024 -
Delaware first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Delaware, help is available.
6 min read Mar 04, 2024 -
Credit union vs. bank mortgage: How to choose
Here are the pros and cons of getting a mortgage from a credit union.
6 min read Mar 01, 2024 -
Do you need a down payment to refinance your mortgage?
Usually, no. But you still need to have some cash on hand at the closing.
5 min read Feb 29, 2024 -
What is a notice of default?
A notice of default is the first legal step in foreclosure. If left unaddressed, you could lose your home.
5 min read Feb 29, 2024