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13 Best Places to Sell Your Used Items Online & Offline

Are you ready to clean out your house and get rid of clutter? It feels great to freshen up your place by ridding it of unused items, but it feels even better to actually profit from

Ten tips for pawn shop consumers

If you're considering a loan from a pawn shop, the Better Business Bureau has the following tips:Do your research. Do some online research to see what others have said about working with area pawn shops. Then, choose a reputable shop and broker you feel

The Simple Way to Decide How Much Rent You Can Really Afford

Before you set out to find your next great rental apartment or home, take a good look at your income. What can you afford?

The 12 Weirdest (and Best) Things You Can Get For Free

The best things in life really are free, and this list proves it. Discover 12 awesome things you can get for zero dollars -- no strings attached.

5 Things You Should Never Buy With Your Credit Card

Put that plastic away! For these six expenses, you’re better off leaving your credit card in your wallet.

5 Tips For Small Business Owners Looking To Get A Bank Loan

The economy’s continued expansion could have you, like many business owners, optimistic about your company’s growth prospects for this year and going forward.

Here's What You Need to Look For to Make Sure You're Not Being Scammed at the ATM

Who Funds Mortgage Loans? Banks, Credit Unions, Mortgage Banks, and Brokers

Mortgage Banks channels can typically move much faster than commercial banks b/c they are less regulated, smaller and more nimble.

Bank Statement Loans Are Only as Safe as the Lenders Originating Them

Lenders asking whether bank loans are safe are missing the point and should instead be more concerned with the standard they apply when underwriting them.

Home Loan Rates Are Low But Banks Are Tightening Standards

Home loans interest rates are low, but and the recovery of the U.S. housing market is uneven as banks tighten their standards.

6 Reasons Your Mortgage Was Rejected

The road to home ownership can be full of headaches and road blocks. Here are six things that can threaten your mortgage application.

Five reasons to increase SBA loan origination at your credit union

In a recent survey of more than 250 bankers representing banks and credit unions, 61% of respondents said their financial institution plans to maintain or increase Small Business Administration loan origination this year and beyond. With the Paycheck Protection Program lending window closed, are there benefits for credit unions that increase participation in ongoing SBA loan programs? Here are […]

FHA Down Payment Requirements, Explained

FHA down payment requirements are lower than you’re expected to pay if you borrow using a conventional home loan. You can put down as little as 3.5%.

What Exactly is a ‘Stated’ Mortgage?

A stated mortgage used to be more common and at one time most of them completely vanished from the lending landscape. A ‘stated’ mortgage simply means the degree of verification the lender applies when reviewing a loan application. A stated loan is one where certain aspects of the information listed...

How Will Lender Layoffs Affect my Mortgage?

Thousands of mortgage company employees have been laid off in 2013, but industry experts suggest that the impact will be minimal on borrowers.

What You Need to Know About the Mortgage Process [INFOGRAPHIC]

Some Highlights:Many buyers are purchasing a home with a down payment as little as 3%.You may already qualify for a loan, even if you...