A good credit rating is built on a number of financial factors including paying your bills on time and the length of your credit history, but loans can also be a source of bolstering your credit score in a positive way. While this means that loans can actually be a good thing, there are also the kinds of loans that can have a damaging impact on acquiring a mortgage. If you'll soon be pursuing your own home purchase, here are some loans that may have a negative impact. Borrowing For Education … [Read more...]
Why Banks Don’t Always Give The Best Interest Rate
If you want to purchase a house, you will probably have to take out a mortgage. There are only a few people who have enough cash to purchase a house outright, so most will go to the bank for a loan. How do you know if the bank is giving you the best possible interest rate? Unfortunately, the bank does not always give you the best interest rate because the bank is looking for a way to make money. If they can get you to accept a higher interest rate, they will make more money on your home loan. … [Read more...]
Financing Options For Home Improvement Projects: What To Know
Are you planning on updating your house? A home improvement project can be expensive, but you don't necessarily need to pay for the entire cost upfront. There are several loan options that can make it easier for you to get your home improvement project started right now. What are your options? A Personal Loan One of the most common options people use to finance a home improvement project is a personal loan. This could be a great option for you if you don't want to use your home as collateral or … [Read more...]
You Closed On A House: Do You Or Your Lender Own It?
You were able to find a house and successfully close on it, so congratulations on becoming a homeowner! Then, you pause for a second and think: does your lender own your house? Some people believe that if they only put 20 percent down on a house, the lender actually owns the other 80 percent. Does this mean that your lender still owns a large portion of your house? This is not the case, but there are some caveats that you need to keep in mind. Your Name Is On The Title First, you are the one who … [Read more...]
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