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2 Strategies for Buying a Home When You're in Debt

2 Strategies for Buying a Home When You're in Debt

Scott Sheldon

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mortgages

6 Fees to Look Out for When Buying a Home

Obtaining a mortgage to buy a home, or to refinance one you already own, is not cheap. Here are the fees you'll likely have to pay upfront and at closing.

Scott Sheldon

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How to Get Your Finances in Order Before You Buy a Home

You don’t need to earn gobs of money to purchase a home. You do, however, need to have your finances in order.

Scott Sheldon

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Is Your Mortgage Going to Hurt Your Credit?

There’s a myth that applying for a mortgage causes your credit score to drop, but that's not actually true. Here's what might hurt your score, though.

Scott Sheldon

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5 Reasons You Can't Get a Mortgage

Think you're ready to buy a home? Watch out for these 5 circumstances that could hurt your chances of getting a mortgage.

Scott Sheldon

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How Your Parents' Help Could Hurt Your Chances of Buying a Home

If you want to get a mortgage, but someone else has been paying your debts for you, here's how to hold onto your borrowing power.

Scott Sheldon

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taxes

The Tax Deduction That Could Kill Your Homebuying Chances

If you’re planning on getting a mortgage, you may want to rethink your tax deductions.

Scott Sheldon

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4 Annoying Mortgage Hurdles & How to Overcome Them

Banks want you to believe that getting a mortgage these days is easier. However, the reality is that you need to prepare to meet lenders' strict guidelines.

Scott Sheldon

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The Mortgage Mistake You May Not Realize You're Making

It’s no secret you need cash on hand to get a mortgage, but the way you handle that cash can seriously derail your homeownership chances.

Scott Sheldon

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How to Figure Out If You Can Actually Refinance Your House

Many homeowners hold back from refinancing because they think their house will not appraise high enough. Here's how to figure out of you can make it work.

Scott Sheldon