Home Loan
Can You Secure a Mortgage With an Unsecured Credit Card?
Do you wonder if you can secure a mortgage with an unsecured credit card? Read on to know the crucial factors you should remember for securing a mortgage.
A common question some borrowers ask is if they can secure a mortgage with unsecured credit cards. The simple answer to this question is no. Unsecured credit cards are not backed by collateral, making them a risky investment for lenders. When applying for a mortgage, you must thoroughly understand why unsecured credit cards are not an ideal fit for...
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5 Household Expenses You Cut Right Now, Easily
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Mortgage Refinance
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Mortgage Refinance
The Risks and Rewards of Locking In Your Mortgage Rate
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The 3 Best and 3 Worst Ways to Use Your Home Equity
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Home Buying
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Getting Started
This Happens to Your House If You Die Without a Will
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Home Improvement
7 Home Renovations That Can Hurt Your Home's Value
Are you helping or hurting your bottom line?
Mortgage Refinance
Why Switching Your ARM to Fixed-Rate Is More Important Than Ever
Lock in a low interest rate today before the inevitable climb.
Home Improvement
3 Home Remodeling Facts No One Likes to Talk About
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Getting Started
So You Want to Be a Landlord? How to Run a Credit Check on a Prospective Tenant
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Mortgage Refinance
5 Signs It's Time to Refinance Your Mortgage
Do any of these situations apply to you?
Mortgage Refinance
How to Calculate the Breakeven Point of a Refi
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Debt Consolidation
Easily Calculate Your Net Worth
Calculate your net worth to see if your finances are on track.
Mortgage Refinance
Homeowners Are Frantic to Secure Insanely Low Refinance Rates
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Solar Basics
Impressive Solar Ground Frameworks
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Solar Incentives
What's the Federal Solar Tax Credit?
And how will it change over the years?
Solar Basics
The Secret to Comparing Solar Quotes
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Solar Basics
The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Solar Panels
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