Escrow & Mortgages: The Ultimate Guide What is escrow on a house? What is an escrow agreement in real estate? Why is an escrow agreement important in a mortgage? How much does escrow on a house cost? Find the best deal on your next home You may have heard people exclaim, “We’re in escrow!” when […]
Are you looking for the right mortgage broker, but not sure how the fees work? You’re not alone. Mortgage broker compensation is confusing at best. But don’t worry: SuperMoney is here to demystify mortgage broker fees. We’ll break down the different ways brokers get paid, and how you can decide which payment structure is best […]
Want to buy a house, but not sure if your credit score is high enough? Well, we’ve got good news: there are programs which help people with less-than-perfect credit to buy a home. However, there are definitely benefits to having a good-to-great credit score. Read on to learn what you should know about credit scores […]
How much mortgage do I qualify for? It’s a question all aspiring homeowners want to answer. With the median home listing price in the U.S. right around $280,000, you may wonder if it’s possible for you to become a homeowner. To find out, let’s take a look at how lenders determine a person’s maximum loan […]
Your lease is ending, you’re looking to move to a larger home, or maybe you want to live closer to work. Regardless of why you’re moving, you’ve found the perfect home. But there’s bad news: your lender has told you that you don’t qualify for a mortgage. What can you do to make sure that […]
You can’t talk about mortgage debt forgiveness without mentioning the 2008 real estate crisis. From 2007 to 2016, the U.S. saw 7.7 million foreclosures. Today, the rate of mortgage defaults is in decline, but we have yet to reach pre-crisis levels. Are you one of many Americans experiencing hardship due to your mortgage? We can help. Here’s […]
You’ve come into some extra money. Maybe a relative left you an inheritance, or your employer gave you a holiday bonus. Or maybe you’ve set up your budget to get you some extra savings each month. You want to use this extra cash to improve your financial situation. But what’s the best way to do […]
Founded in 2003, New American Funding is an independent mortgage lender that serves all U.S. states except Hawaii and New York. Its mission is to provide homeowners and future homeowners with a variety of home financing options at competitive rates. If you’re looking for a home financing solution, here’s what you need to know about New American […]
A home is probably the most expensive purchase you will make in your lifetime. Even relatively affordable houses cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, and mortgage loans can last decades. As such, choosing the right loan is an essential part of the home buying process. When comparing loans, people often look at the length of […]
Mortgages can take as long as thirty years to pay off, and homes can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. You may have a good sense of your budget at the grocery store or while shopping for clothes. But when the numbers get that big, it becomes much harder to set a realistic budget and find out […]
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