Tag: budgeting for a new home
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Creative Ways to Save Money for a Down Payment
Read more: Creative Ways to Save Money for a Down PaymentHoping to buy your dream home in the near future? Once you’ve determined how much mortgage you can afford, it’s time to save for your down payment! How much you need for a down payment depends on multiple factors, including the total price of the home and what kind of loan you’re considering, but it’s…
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Five Financial Wellness Tips to Help you Land your Dream Home in 2024
Read more: Five Financial Wellness Tips to Help you Land your Dream Home in 2024The dawn of a new year is an opportunity for new beginnings, new adventures and new goals. If one of your goals for 2024 is to find and move into the home of your dreams, committing to financial wellness is an important first step to take and the financial wellness tips we’ve put together can…
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What’s So Special About Special Financing?
Read more: What’s So Special About Special Financing?Special financing. You’re familiar with the term, but its definition varies by industry. For example, some car dealers use “special financing” to describe financing options for people with bad credit who otherwise wouldn’t qualify for an auto loan. And some retailers have deferred-interest special financing options, which allow shoppers to make interest payments on their…
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3 Ways to Make Today’s Mortgage Interest Rates Work for You
Read more: 3 Ways to Make Today’s Mortgage Interest Rates Work for YouWondering if now is the right time to make a move? Today’s mortgage interest rates are very attractive, and we’ve detailed three ways in which you can leverage them to buy the home of your dreams. Read more.
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The Truth About Mortgage Rates
Read more: The Truth About Mortgage RatesAfraid you’ve missed the best rates? Good news: They’re still great! See how this year’s mortgage trends stack up against historical averages. The takeaway: Rates may fluctuate from week to week, but in general, it’s a great time to buy a new home. Concentrating on factors you can control (your savings, your credit score, your…