Selling your home through a short sale can help you avoid foreclosure, but it might make it difficult to get another mortgage. Short sales can damage your credit, and they can stay on your credit ...

A short sale could benefit a seller, especially if the alternative is foreclosure, but there are some drawbacks Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Angela Mae is a contributor to Buy Side and ...

A short sale is when a mortgage lender agrees to allow a homeowner to sell their home for less than what they owe on the mortgage. A short sale can help you get out of an underwater situation, but you ...

With so many different ways to buy a home, it’s not always easy to find the best type of home loan for you. One of your options is a mortgage that’s insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) ...

An FHA loan is a type of mortgage geared toward borrowers with lower credit scores or who otherwise don't qualify for a conventional loan. You can use an FHA loan to buy, build or renovate a home, or ...

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