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The expired HARP program helped millions of Americans refinance “underwater” mortgages, an...
Getting approved for an apartment means demonstrating you're a reliable tenant who will ma...
A short sale can hurt your credit, but it still may be a better option for your credit and...
Landlords look for tenants with good credit, positive rental histories, adequate income an...
Choosing between a condo and a house is about making sense of the cost—and worth—for you.
There's no universal minimum credit score to rent an apartment and requirements vary by un...
A Freddie Mac Home Possible loan can help low- to moderate-income homebuyers qualify for a...
Do you need good credit to rent a house or apartment? It's not always essential, but a goo...
Changing the name on a title to a house may be necessary in certain situations, though the...
Will breaking a lease hurt your chances of buying a home? As long as you settle your debts...
With a credit score of 650, you won't qualify for the most affordable mortgage-interest ra...
If your mortgage doesn't appear on your credit report, it could be due to paperwork errors...
A mortgage point typically allows you to buy down your interest rate in return for an upfr...
A mortgage preapproval letter is a document that can help you when shopping for a new home...
Although buying a house before you're married is becoming more common, it still comes with...
You don't have to submit a mortgage preapproval letter with your home-purchase offer, but ...
Mortgage applicants may find more flexibility with a mortgage broker, but can get equally ...
A strategic default is when a homeowner is able to make their mortgage payments but choose...
Whether you’re buying a condo, a tiny house, or you just need a small mortgage loan amount...
Government-backed renovation loans can help buyers finance fixer-upper homes and repairs, ...
With a piggyback mortgage, you use two separate loans to buy a house—a good strategy for a...
A credit score of 750 lands a borrower in the "very good" score range, and can qualify the...
You can get multiple FHA loans in your lifetime. However, you're generally limited to one ...
Even a small change in your mortgage's interest rate can make a big difference in your ove...
The income needed to qualify for a $200,000 mortgage depends on the mortgage payment amou...
Learn about the ways you can lower your monthly mortgage payments when you first buy a hom...
Evictions don't appear on your credit report. They can, however, appear on tenant screenin...
Breaking a lease won't show up on your credit report, but it can still hurt your credit—un...
Mortgage preapproval can save time and give you an edge over competing home buyers, but it...
Regulation Z is a consumer protection law that restricts certain lender practices and gran...
Mortgage forbearance may be a good option for relief from monthly payments in the face of ...
Landlords may review your credit report before approving your application for a lease. Her...
Buying a foreclosed home can be a challenging opportunity, one even more daunting if you h...
Foreclosed homes often come at bargain prices, but they're sold "as-is," so newcomers shou...
A reader asks if they can qualify for a mortgage loan if they have a few recent late payme...
Being an authorized user on someone else's credit card can boost your credit score, but it...
FHA loans make it possible to buy a home if you have bad credit or minimal savings—but the...
Reverse mortgages can provide much-needed income for retired homeowners, but there are ple...
Dear Experian, How long does a new mortgage normally affect your score? – WYN Dear WYN, A ...
Buying a home with your spouse can be tricky if their credit is poor, but it's not out of ...
Does student loan debt make it harder to buy a home? Not necessarily. Here's how to manage...
Dear Experian, We purchased a house four years ago and sold it recently for more than we m...
Dear Experian, My home mortgage was sold by the lender to another bank. My credit report i...
Dear Experian, I’m considering entering into a six month reduced payment plan with my mort...
Dear Experian, I admit I was late on one mortgage payment in 30 years, and my credit dropp...
Dear Experian, We refinanced our home with a different lender and my credit report is show...
Dear Experian, I have never been late with mortgage except the two months I was working on...
Dear Experian, How long is a short sale on your credit report? We did a short sale in Dece...
Dear Experian, I recently placed a 90-day fraud security alert on my credit history though...
Dear Experian, I was looking at my credit report and it stated, “You do not have a mortgag...
Dear Experian, I am a homeowner for five years now, and am wondering why my mortgage comp...
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