Mortgage

Take a moment to imagine this. You have a decent job, have been able to save money every year, and you finally finished paying off your student loan(s). Things are already looking great for you, but now you decide to take adulting to the next level and consider buying a home. Just as you start

  Summary No one knows how long this pandemic will last, so it is important to plan for the long term with regard to your finances. Overview of steps to stay afloat during times of financial uncertainty. While there is a lot of uncertainty right now regarding how long this pandemic will last and the

Summary The federal government is suspending all foreclosures and evictions for 60 days. Check to see what your state and/or city is doing regarding mortgage and rent payments. Contact your lender or landlord for payment options.  If you lost your job due to the Coronavirus, one of the first things that most likely came to

Updated March 25, 2020 to include home and auto loans. The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates to nearly zero, leaving many questions about the impact on consumer debt.  Learn more about the potential impact on your home loans, credit card balances, student loans, auto loans, and more. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates to

The U.S. housing market is on a tear and the majority of Americans expect that housing prices in their area will continue to rise. Despite this optimism, some investors and analysts are questioning whether we are due for another correction. A strengthening economy might suggest that housing prices will continue to go up, but certain

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in the fourth quarter of 2017, mortgage debt in the United States reached $8.8 trillion, an increase of $139 billion from the third quarter of 2017. Mortgages comprise the largest amount of household debt, which increased for the 14th consecutive quarter. However, mortgage debt statistics vary

Start your mortgage research with a basic understanding of some of the most common types of home loans, and how they differ from one another.

Find out how to overcome some of the unique challenged faced by self-employed borrowers.

Here, we dive in to everything you need to know about mortgage down payments.

An amazing and inspirational story of a Credit Sesame member who erased her debt, bought a home, travels for free and has a top credit score.