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What Is the Difference Between My Interest Rate and My APR?

What Is the Difference Between My Interest Rate and My APR?

by Jess Faraday | Dec 13, 2017 | Borrowing, Homes

Mortgages are complicated, and they bring lots of complicated terms and definitions. APR? Interest Rate? What do they mean, and what’s the difference? Most importantly, what do they mean to your mortgage? And what can not knowing cost you? Let’s have a look. Interest...
What Are First Time Home Buyer Programs And How Can They Help Me?

What Are First Time Home Buyer Programs And How Can They Help Me?

by Fawn Neun | Dec 6, 2017 | Borrowing, Buying Tips, Homes

The average first time home buyer is often completely overwhelmed when they start to consider homeownership. A new home is likely the largest purchase most people will make in their lifetime. When you’re first starting out, you may experience some sticker shock. And a...
How Do I Fix My Credit to Buy a Home? Credit Repair In 10 Simple Steps

How Do I Fix My Credit to Buy a Home? Credit Repair In 10 Simple Steps

by Borrowing Better Staff | Nov 25, 2017 | Borrowing, Credit, Homes

If you dream of buying a home but have less-than-perfect credit, don’t despair. Credit repair’s not rocket science, all you have to do is follow these 10 simple steps. Get your credit score. Find negative items on your credit report. Check your credit...
Should I Get an FHA Loan or a Conventional Loan to Buy a Home?

Should I Get an FHA Loan or a Conventional Loan to Buy a Home?

by Jen Froderman | Nov 8, 2017 | Borrowing, Credit, Homes

You’re all set to buy a house, but what kind of mortgage is right for you? For some, a conventional loan’s the way to go. For others, an FHA loan may be a better bet. You can get either kind of loan from a bank or credit union, but FHA loans are insured by...
How Do I Buy a Home? 4 Steps to Becoming a Homeowner

How Do I Buy a Home? 4 Steps to Becoming a Homeowner

by Jess Faraday | Nov 8, 2017 | Borrowing, Buying Tips, Credit, Homes

Lots of people dream of home ownership But when it comes down to it, most of us only have a fuzzy idea about how to buy a home. The terms can be confusing: Down payment, APR vs. interest rates, no money down… How do people qualify for home loans? How much do...
How Much Down Payment Do I Need? Not As Much As You Think

How Much Down Payment Do I Need? Not As Much As You Think

by Jess Faraday | Nov 7, 2017 | Borrowing, Buying Tips, Homes

Thinking of buying a home but don’t have a 20 percent down payment? If you take a look at these types of loans, you may be pleasantly surprised. The down payment’s what many people see as the main barrier to buying their first home. Some industry...
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