Andrew Latham
Andrew is the Content Director for SuperMoney, a Certified Financial Planner®, and a Certified Personal Finance Counselor. He loves to geek out on financial data and translate it into actionable insights everyone can understand. His work is often cited by major publications and institutions, such as Forbes, U.S. News, Fox Business, SFGate, Realtor, Deloitte, and Business Insider.
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California Dream For All Program 2026: Shared Appreciation Loan Guide
Published 05/28/2026 by Andrew Latham
California Dream For All is a shared appreciation loan from CalHFA that provides first-generation homebuyers with up to 20% of the purchase price (capped at $150,000) toward a down payment and closing costs, repaid only when the home is sold, refinanced, or the mortgage is paid off.

Layaway Programs: How They Work & Which Stores Still Offer Them
Published 05/26/2026 by Andrew Latham
Layaway is a retail payment plan where you reserve an item by making a deposit, pay it off in installments over time, and take possession only after the final payment clears, with no credit check, no interest, and no debt.

Second Chance Car Financing: Best Options for Bad Credit Buyers
Published 05/26/2026 by Andrew Latham
Second chance car financing refers to auto loans and lease arrangements specifically designed for buyers with bad credit, no credit, bankruptcies, or prior repossessions, where lenders evaluate income and down payment rather than relying primarily on credit score.

No Credit Check Financing: How to Get Approved & What to Expect
Published 05/26/2026 by Andrew Latham
No credit check financing is any lending or lease arrangement that approves buyers without pulling a traditional credit report from Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion, qualifying them instead on income, residency, or bank account activity.

Owner Financing: What It Is, How It Works & When to Use It
Published 05/26/2026 by Andrew Latham
Owner financing is a real estate transaction structure where the seller acts as the lender, accepting payments directly from the buyer instead of requiring the buyer to obtain a bank mortgage.

Rent to Own Electronics & Laptops: Is It Worth It?
Published 05/26/2026 by Andrew Latham
Rent to own electronics are laptops, TVs, gaming PCs, and other devices you lease with the option to own after completing all payments, with no credit check required at most providers.

Rent to Own Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Fridge & More
Published 05/26/2026 by Andrew Latham
Rent-to-own appliances are household items you lease on a weekly or monthly basis, with each payment building toward full ownership, and no credit check is required for approval.

Rent to Own with Bad Credit: Best Options in 2026
Published 05/26/2026 by Andrew Latham
Rent to own with bad credit is possible across most categories: homes, cars, appliances, and electronics. Most rent-to-own agreements base approval on income and residency rather than credit score.

Rent to Own Cars: How It Works, Best Options & What It Costs
Published 05/26/2026 by Andrew Latham
Rent to own cars are vehicles you lease with weekly or bi-weekly payments that count toward eventual ownership, with no credit check required and a lower upfront cost than a traditional auto loan.

