Do lenders charge to run your credit report? | Guild Mortgage
Do lenders charge to run your credit report? Yes, here’s why. When you apply for a mortgage, your lender will check your credit to assess [...]
Your guide to buying a beach home: pros, cons and tips
Your guide to buying a beach home: pros, cons and tips Owning a beach home sounds like the ultimate dream—waking up to the sound of [...]
6 ways family members can help you get a mortgage
6 ways family members can help you get a mortgage Can you borrow money to buy a house? Absolutely. Many mortgage lenders accept multiple forms [...]
Is it still a good time to buy a house?
Is it still a good time to buy a house? Whether it's a good time to buy a house depends on your circumstances and financial [...]
Should you take a second look at that fixer-upper?
Should you take a second look at that fixer-upper? Buying a fixer-upper home that needs repairs could make homeownership more affordable, and there’s even renovation [...]
6 obstacles to homeownership—and how to overcome them
6 obstacles to homeownership—and how to overcome them Americans still want to buy a house, but over three-fourths say they’ve encountered obstacles.* A higher cost [...]
Should you put your home in a trust?
Should you put your home in a trust? Why put your home in a trust? Placing your home in a trust can make things easier [...]
New build or existing home? Weighing the pros and cons
New build or existing home? Weighing the pros and cons Choosing between buying a new construction home and an existing home can depend on what [...]
How to understand your credit score: 5 categories
How to understand your credit score: 5 categories A credit score is based on five main factors: payment history, credit utilization, length of credit history, [...]
Mortgage par rate explained: how does it work?
Mortgage par rate explained: how does it work? A mortgage par rate, or lender par rate, is the standard interest rate a lender offers without [...]