Homeowner Education

The latest news, tips, and tricks for homeowners

Unsecured loan

An unsecured loan is a type of loan that is not backed by collateral, meaning the borrower does not pledge a house, property, or other

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Usury

Usury refers to the practice of charging interest on a loan at a rate that exceeds the maximum allowed by law. Usury laws exist at

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Universal default

Universal default is a lending practice in which a borrower’s default on one financial obligation allows a lender to increase interest rates, impose penalties, or

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Soft Inquiry

A soft inquiry, also known as a soft credit check, is a review of a person’s credit report that does not affect the individual’s credit

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Roll In

In real estate and home financing, roll in refers to the practice of including certain costs, fees, or balances into a loan rather than paying

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Prequalification

Prequalification is an initial, informal assessment by a lender that estimates how much a buyer may be able to borrow to purchase a house or

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Mortgage Deed

Mortgage Deed A Mortgage Deed is a legal instrument used in real estate transactions to secure repayment of a loan by placing real property as

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Modification

A modification is a permanent change to the terms of an existing mortgage agreement made to help a homeowner manage payments more successfully. Rather than

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Mortgage

A mortgage is a loan used to purchase or refinance a house or other real property, where the property itself serves as collateral for the

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Loan Origination

Loan origination is the process by which a lender creates, evaluates, approves, and issues a loan, from the initial application through closing. In residential real

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