Buying & Renting

• Understanding Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
  

  Figure out if you’ll need to pay PMI on your home loan.

• How Amortization Works on Your Home Loan
  

  Discover what this finance term means and how it’s used to calculate what you pay on a home loan.

• Getting a Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed
  

  Learn what lenders want from the self-employed for mortgage approval.

• Assets First-Time Homebuyers Should Have
  

  In addition to a list of must-haves for the house, first-time home buyers also need to make sure they have these five assets before approaching a lender for a mortgage.

• Buying a Home: Seven Easy Steps
  

  Buying a home can be an overwhelming task, but it doesn't have to be! Here are seven steps to make buying a home a much simpler process. 

• Home Inspection FAQ
  

  If you are planning to buy a home, take time to learn what your inspector should look for.