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What is a Piggyback Loan?

A piggyback loan is a second loan issued to a homebuyer, alongside a typical mortgage. Whether it's right for you likely depends on your credit and other details, but there are alternatives.

Financial Health

How Does an Earnest Money Deposit Work?

"Earnest money" is a deposit to the seller that indicates the buyer's intent to purchase a home. Read on to learn about when it's required, how much to expect, and how it all works.

Home Equity

Retirement Planning, Putting Home Equity to Work for You

The retirement landscape is changing every day, and traditional methods of funding it are beginning to fall away. We surveyed homeowners to gauge their thinking and find new solutions.

Financial Health

What is the Ideal Debt-to-Income Ratio to Buy a Home?

In the world of lending, "DTI" is one of the crucial tools used to measure your financial health. It's important to understand the different methods of measuring DTI and how it might affect you.

Homeownership

What Every Homeowner Should Know

In a rapidly changing landscape, it can be difficult to keep up as a homeowner. Check out our "State of the American Homeowner" Report for insights and more.

Homeownership

Ways to Get Out of Debt & Tips for Debt Management

It's one thing to spend less and save more. But when it comes to finding the perfect balance between paying off debt and building your savings? This article is for you.

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