If you’re shopping for a home, chances are you’ve heard of the importance of both mortgage loan pre-qualification and mortgage loan pre-approval. Unfortunately, many consumers don’t realize that these words are not interchangeable – they are actually two separate processes! Learn more about the distinctions between the two through the link below. Image via Flickr/Steven…

If you’re serious about buying a home, you need to be prepared for an in-depth mortgage application process. While it can be a stressful time for potential buyers, proper preparation helps. Read on to learn the five things you need before you apply for a mortgage. Image via Flickr/david imerr Continue to original source.

If the amount you owe on your home is greater than the value of your home on the real estate market, you are plagued by an “underwater” mortgage. Though this is certainly an undesirable scenario, it is not rare. In order to avoid foreclosure or other financial detriment, you’ll want to seek help. Read on…

The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program allows homeowners to borrow money for clean energy projects. How does one get approved for a PACE loan, and how is it repaid? Read on to learn the ins and outs of this helpful home loan option. Image via Flickr/Radha Singh Hazlet Continue to original source.

Are you interested in purchasing a home that needs work, but you aren’t sure how to pay for the improvements? An FHA 203k loan might be the solution you’re looking for. Click the link below to learn more about this loan tool, which allows you to borrow for a home purchase and improvement projects at…

Fannie Mae’s HomePath Ready Buyer Program was introduced in 2015, offering both a small down payment and closing cost assistance for buyers who can’t qualify for a traditional mortgage loan. Still available today, it is only open to first-time homebuyers who meet certain guidelines. Continue reading below to learn more. Image via Flickr/james cairo Continue…