You don't need to be a real estate tycoon to purchase a home, but you do need some key information about yourself and about the homebuying process. Here are things to know before buying a house. 1. Your credit score This three-digit number can make or break your ability to get a mortgage and will affect what interest rates you can qualify for. Learning your credit score gives you an idea of where you'll...
In the market to purchase a home? If so, then you will soon find yourself facing the tough task of choosing a home mortgage loan product. This is not such a simple thing to do, because of the myriad options available to you. For example, one very basic starting point is to determine whether you want to qualify for a fixed or variable (adjustable) rate loan. Here is what you need to know about both: What...