Lacey Stark
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Bullish vs. Bearish Markets
Published 04/04/2022 by Lacey Stark
Bullish vs. bearish markets refer to whether the stock market performance is trending up or down. In a bullish market, stock prices generally increase overall for some time, while they trend down in a bearish market. If you are a bullish investor, you are betting on the market heading for an upswing. Bearish investors believe the market will soon head for a downturn.

How To Find Your Student Loan Account Number
Published 04/01/2022 by Lacey Stark
You can find your student loan account number on a billing statement or other correspondence from your loan servicer. If you don’t have or can’t find these statements, you can also contact your loan servicer directly and ask for your account number. However, if you don’t know who your servicer is, your school’s financial aid office should have your loan information available.

How to Check FAFSA Status
Published 03/30/2022 by Lacey Stark
FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students seeking federal financial aid must apply every year to remain eligible. It’s critical to keep track of your FAFSA status so you can quickly repair any errors or send in additional documentation as needed.

PAYE (Pay as You Earn) Student Loan Repayment Explained
Published 03/29/2022 by Lacey Stark
Pay as You Earn is a type of income-driven repayment plan designed to help borrowers with federal student loans who are struggling to make payments. It also qualifies you to receive loan forgiveness after 20 years if there is a remaining balance. If you work in certain sectors of the public service, your federal student loans could be forgiven in as few as 10 years.

What Happens to Unused Pell Grant Money?
Published 03/28/2022 by Lacey Stark
A Pell grant is a form of federal financial aid awarded to undergraduate students to help pay for their college education. This grant differs from federal student loans because you don’t have to pay it back. If you have unused Pell grant money, this money can either be held by the school for future qualified education expenses or given directly to the student.

How Many Personal Loans Can You Have at Once?
Published 03/11/2022 by Lacey Stark
There is no set limit on how many loans you can have at once. However, most lenders do have limits on how many loans they will offer the same individual, but this differs by lender. Some lenders limit the number of loans you can have while others limit the total amount of money you can borrow.

Gross Profit vs. Net Income
Published 03/11/2022 by Lacey Stark
Gross profit is the total revenue taken in by a company, minus the direct costs of producing the product or service. Net income is the bottom line of what a company makes after subtracting all expenses that are incurred. Both gross and net profits are used to determine a company’s financial health.

What Does Pending Mean in Real Estate?
Published 02/21/2022 by Lacey Stark
Pending and contingent statuses both indicate an offer has been accepted on a property. Contingent indicates the buyer or seller has unmet contingencies that must be fulfilled before the deal closes. Pending signals these contingencies have been met and the sale is progressing forward. However, that doesn’t mean the house is gone for good.

How Many Mortgages Can You Have?
Published 02/17/2022 by Lacey Stark
The short answer is there is no limit to the number of mortgages you can have. However, Fannie Mae does have a limit of 10 conventional mortgages per individual. Before 2009 the maximum was four and many lenders still hold to this standard.

When Is The First Mortgage Payment Due?
Published 02/08/2022 by Lacey Stark
After your closing date, you’ll have at least 30 days before your first mortgage payment is due. Your payment will cover more than just loan principal and interest, and starting your payments early could be a good idea. Whether you start them early or on time, you have multiple payment options. This article tells you all you need to know about your first and later mortgage payments, payment options, the dangers of late payment, and related matters.
