What Are Typical Mortgage Down Payments?

Traditional mortgage down payments have always been 10 to 25 percent of the total purchase price of the property. more

FHA Loans for a First-Time Home Buyer

FHA (Federal Housing Administration) loans are popular with first-time home buyers. FHA loans are easier to get and have some advantages over conventional mortgages. more

Home Equity Loans for People with Bad Credit

It is possible, although difficult, to obtain home equity loans for people with bad credit. The tightening of credit requirements in the wake of the banking and credit crisis have made banks less willing to extend credit terms to borrowers with bad credit. A homeowner who has a bad credit rating will need to do a lot of work to convince a lender that he/she is creditworthy and responsible enough to obtain that loan. more

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