This guide covers credit score requirements in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. It is educational content, not financial advice. Your credit score is one of the first things a mortgage lender looks at. It affects whether you get approved, which loans you can choose from and, just as importantly, the interest rate you pay … Read more

This guide covers refinancing in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. It is educational content, not financial advice. Refinancing can save you thousands, lower your monthly payment or help you pay off your home faster. It can also cost you money if the timing, fees or new loan terms are wrong. The key is knowing … Read more

This guide covers affordability rules used in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. It is educational content, not financial advice. “How much house can I afford?” is usually the first question buyers ask, and one of the easiest to get wrong. The amount a lender is willing to lend you and the amount you can … Read more

This guide covers general concepts that apply in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. It is educational content, not financial advice. Once you have found a home and a lender, one of the biggest decisions left is how your interest rate will behave. Will it stay the same for years, or move up and down … Read more

This guide explains general mortgage concepts that apply in the US, UK, Canada and Australia. It is educational content, not financial advice. Buying a home is the largest purchase most people ever make, and very few buyers can pay for it in cash. That is where a mortgage comes in. If you have ever wondered … Read more