The average mortgage balance in America is $208,185. For most people, their mortgage is the biggest financial obligation they have from the largest purchase they will ever make. This can create anxiety and stress. Knowing what to expect from a home buying loan can help ease these feelings. 1. Are You Prequalified? Getting prequalified for [...]
About 40% of co-signers find themselves responsible for at least part of the primary borrower's debt. While this can sound alarming, this is the very reason why there are co-signers. Some borrowers are not in a financial situation to secure a loan, so a co-signer gives them access to the funding they wouldn't otherwise have [...]
Signing and closing on your dream home is a big step and one worth celebrating! However, it's also an important time to get some crucial tasks done. This guide will help you understand what to do after signing so that you can officially own and live in your dream home. Make a Home Maintenance Plan [...]
It's exciting and nerve-wracking to buy a home. It's probably the largest purchase of your life, and that means that you want it to go smoothly. Avoid these five home buying mistakes and have a better real estate purchase experience. 1. Not Knowing What You Can Afford There is more to buying a home than the [...]
About 75% of homeowners have at least one regret about their home purchase. For some, this regret is that they underestimated the total cost of the purchase. For others, the regret is more serious, such as the location and unexpected repairs or maintenance. It's easy to get caught up in purchasing a less-than-ideal home, especially [...]
At the end of 2018, 4.3% or 2.2 million homes had negative equity. This is a significant improvement from 2008 when more than half of mortgaged homes experienced negative equity. So, what is negative equity, and how does it affect your mortgage? This is just one of many situations that you can face when you [...]
A record number of new business applications are getting filed, with 5.4 million submitted in 2021 alone. Yet, while the entrepreneurial spirit is inspiring, many of the people starting these businesses do not have the capital necessary to make their new venture a success. So, what is financing, and how can business financing help your [...]
You may think you have found your dream home, but the biggest mistake you can make is rushing the purchase process. A home is one of the biggest purchases you will make in your life. You need to do your due diligence and research before you commit to the contract. This is why real estate [...]
About 200,000 people pass away in Florida each year. For each one of these people, there is an estate that must be handled. There are three methods for handling a deceased's estate in Florida, formal, summery, and disposition without administration. Not every estate goes through probate. However, knowing the probate process can help you understand [...]
You've just found out that you were named in someone's will. There is a range of feelings and emotions that come with this. It's important not to rush because your decisions today can have a lasting effect on your inheritance. In addition, the intense emotions of grief can impact your decision-making skills. This guide will [...]
