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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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Seller Financing: How It Works When Buying a Home

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 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 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.

Rent to Own Homes: How It Works & How to Find Listings

Published 05/22/2026 by Andrew Latham

Rent to own homes are properties you lease with the contractual right (or obligation) to purchase at a predetermined price before or at the end of the lease term.

What Is Rent to Own? How It Works, Pros & Cons

Published 05/22/2026 by Andrew Latham

Rent to own is a financing arrangement that lets you use a home, car, appliance, or other item immediately while making regular payments, with the option or obligation to purchase it at the end of the term.

Down Payment Assistance Programs in California (2026)

Published 05/22/2026 by Andrew Latham

California down payment assistance runs from statewide CalHFA programs covering up to 3.5% of the purchase price to city-level grants that can reach $500,000. The right program depends on where you’re buying and how much you earn.

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