News & Advice

Below you'll find comprehensive help on a variety of topics on mortgages, credit issues, consumer finance, and other topics. We're regularly adding new resources, so check back frequently!

• Fixed Rate vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgage
• Consumer's Guide to Mortgage Lock-ins
• Benefits of Interest Only Loans
• Good Faith Estimates
• Understanding Mortgage Servicing
• What Moves Mortgage Rates?
• All About Low Doc and No Doc Loans

• Deciding When to Refinance
• Reasons to Refinance

• Prequalified Borrowers Have an Edge
• Understanding Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
• Piggyback Mortgages
• Buying a Home After Bankruptcy

• What is a Credit Score and Why is it Important?
• The Scoring Game: FICO and Vantage Scores Explained
• Too Much Debt is Bad for Your Credit
• How to Shop for a Mortgage with Bad Credit
• How Bad Credit Effects You

• Mortgage Basics for the First Time Home Buyer

• Hard Money Lending: A Valuable Financing Option

• Stopping Foreclosure: Understanding Your Options
• Foreclosure Timeline

• How to Qualify for a Commercial Loan

• What is a Construction Loan?
• How to Obtain a Construction Loan