Financing

Specialty Mortgages: risks & rewards: In high-priced housing markets, it can be difficult to afford a home.

Loan types to consider: Brush up on these mortgage basics to help you determine the loan that will best suit your needs.

6 Creative ways to afford a home

Lender Checklist: What you need for a lender

Get your finances in order: To-Do List 

Budget Basics Worksheet: The first step in getting yourself in financial shape to buy a home is to know exactly how much money comes in and how much goes out.

What can you do to improve your credit: Credit scores, along with your overall income and debt, are big factors in determining whether you’ll qualify for a loan and what your loan terms will be.

5 Factors that determine your credit score: Credit scores range between 200 and 800, with scores above 620 considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. The following factors affect your score:

Mortgage Calculators