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Understanding the housing market can help you gauge what financial steps are best for your future. This selection of activities and articles on best house-buying (and renting) practices teaches useful tips and tricks for saving, borrowing, and paying just the right amount for your next home.

Discover the essential steps of working with a mortgage lender. Learn about mortgage applications, lender requirements, and how to find the right fit for your home loan needs.
Working with a Mortgage Lender
How much mortgage can you afford? Find out with our mortgage affordability calculator! Learn about key factors like DTI and credit score to understand your mortgage affordability.
Mortgage Affordability Calculator
A HELOC is a line of credit that allows you to borrow against the equity in your home.
What is a HELOC?
By requiring you to make monthly payments, an escrow account ensures that your property taxes and homeowners insurance are always made.
All About Escrow Accounts
The cost of a mortgage depends on the amount you borrow, the APR, and how long you take to repay.
The Cost of a Mortgage

Credit Scores

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Every single time you use credit, the details are added to your credit report and used to influence your credit score.
Credit Scores