By Daniel Bortz
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If you’re wondering how to qualify for a mortgage, you’re not alone. Do you just show up at a bank with a checkbook, and hope for a good mortgage rate and a smile? Hardly! Mortgages aren’t hand...
New year, new home? Whip your financial resume into shape to improve your home-buying odds.
Thinking of buying a home this year? We compiled five New Year’s resolutions that can help you keep your financial resume in tiptop shape.
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If you need a mortgage to buy a home, rest assured: Prospective lenders will ask you a lot of questions. After all, loaning someone money is a risky proposition, so they'll want some assurance you'l...
If you're hoping to buy a home, having a good credit score is key to qualifying for the best mortgage rate—and the biggest loan you can get. Find out how to boost a low credit score into home-buying range.