Determining exactly how much home you can afford is an important step in the home-buying process. Before you buy a house, you’ll need to figure out how much mortgage you can afford each month as well as how much of a downpayment you would need to avoid having to...
Before you buy a home, it’s important to determine just how much home you can afford. You’ll need to figure out both how much of a down payment you’ll need to avoid PMI as well as how much you can afford per month to pay off the mortgage. Our...
What Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)? Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, is a type of insurance for your mortgage. If you put down less than 20% on your home when you buy it, you’ll most likely be required to purchase PMI. Although you’re paying for the PMI, it...
When it comes to buying a home, afford is a relative term. You may be able to afford the monthly payment on a house, but at what cost? Before the 2008 housing crash, many homebuyers who were making minimum wage were assured that they could afford half-million dollar...
A home is one of the biggest purchases most people make in their lifetimes. However, there’s often no real guidance on how you should buy a home and when is the right time to do it. Many people make the mistake of buying a home that isn’t right for them because they...
What Is College Funding? College education is a significant expenditure for most consumers. Recent statistics show that the average student loan debt is $46,459 per person1. For the 2020-2021 school year, a public four-year degree from an in-state institution costs...
