Category: Mortgage & Homeownership
A housing counselor can be one of your best resources as a homebuyer and a homeowner. Learn what a housing counselor is and how they can help you.
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Learn how reverse mortgages work and why it’s a low-risk lending option for retired homeowners, as well as how it will impact your estate and inheritance.
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Want to know what credit score is needed to buy a house? Consolidated Credit’s HUD-certified Housing Director explains what FICO score you need and how to overcome bad credit to achieve homeownership.
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Consolidated Credit’s HUD-certified housing expert explains how homeowners can weigh the costs and risks of using a home loan or personal loan to fund a home improvement project.
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Is a Home Equity Line of Credit Good or Bad? It depends on your debt, credit, budget and market conditions. Learn how to weigh the pros and cons of HELOCs to protect equity and avoid foreclosure.
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A HUD-approved first time homebuyer workshop can teach you how to buy a home and get mortgage-ready, with a homebuyer certificate so you can qualify for down payment and closing cost assistance.
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If you’re making less than a 20% down payment, you may face mortgage insurance. Housing Expert Maria Gaitan, explains this required financing feature.
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Are home equity loans a good idea? It depends on your debt, credit, budget and goals, as well as current real estate marketing conditions. This video explains when a home equity loan is good and bad.
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Don’t let a weak credit score hold you back from achieving the American Dream! We tell you how to overcome bad credit to buy without a risky subprime loan.
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