African Americans are More Likely to Be Denied a Mortgage Without Reason
Forty years after the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, African Americans are still more likely to be denied a mortgage loan than their white counterparts....
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Tax Hack: How to Write Off Your Mortgage Interest Payments
As a true entrepreneur, you never want to leave good money on the table. And yes, while it can be confusing, if you're a real...
More Mortgage Loans Being Approved, But Blacks and Hispanics Still Likely to Be Denied
There is bittersweet news on the home loan approval front for African Americans, a new report reveals. Mortgage loans are denied at the lowest rate...
Why Now Might be a Good Time to Become a Homeowner
The fundamentals for housing market growth…job/income gains and demographics -- remain strong and should continue to push housing activity higher....
A Mortgage That Pays Your Family Instead of a Bank
They work exactly like traditional mortgages. There is a borrower and a third party institution that structures and manages the loan, as well as collects...
Free Help for Managing Your Debt
Be wary of offers for debt counseling for a fee, and consider starting your debt elimination plan with a free service from an organization with...
How Much Do You Need to Make to Buy a Home?
On a national level, the average median home price in the U.S. is $222,700, meaning if you have good credit and get a 30-year fixed...
Part 2: A Financial Snapshot of Black America: #BlackMoneyMatters
One hard reality of getting out of debt is that you have to do two things simultaneously: aggressive pay down debts and save money....
Part 1: A Financial Snapshot of Black America: #BlackMoneyMatters
Money Coach and Author Lynnette Khalfani-Cox knows all too well the struggles African Americans have when it comes to creating financial security. In her efforts...
What Rate Hike Means for Mortgages, Credit Card Debt, and Stocks
“The cumulative effect of a series of interest rate hikes over the next couple of years could take an adjustable mortgage rate from 3% to...