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No appraisal needed?
Last November, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency,

The questions a mortgage lender is likely to ask
Millions of mortgage applications are completed and sent to lenders each year. Part of the

How to get the best mortgage rate
The mortgage industry examines a number of factors to determine not only if you qualify

Getting a home appraisal
A property appraisal is different from a property inspection. The home appraiser’s job is to

What’s Right for You: Renting or Buying?
For many Americans, purchasing a home was a measure of financial success for decades. After

Need to use your 401(k) for a down payment? Here’s how.
Setting aside funds for a down payment for a home loan isn’t easy. Buyers obtaining

What to look for during a home inspection
If you’re in the process of buying a home, you likely experienced a home inspection.

How to Add Value to Your Home
You can enjoy the benefits and updates of many projects that add value to your

What you need to know about credit
Many consumers are confused about credit. A 2016 survey from the Consumer Federation of America