When you have a low credit score, it can be harder to get a mortgage, but don’t give up -- there are still ways for you to buy a home. Applying for a mortgage with a bad credit score can be incredibly difficult and frustrating. At times, it might feel like the system is just not… Continue reading How to Buy a Home with Bad Credit?
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A Guide to Home Buying Assistance Programs
In this blog post, we examine the programs that are available to home buyers in the 7 states where Divvy operates. It’s not always easy to buy a home today, especially since home prices have appreciated in recent years while rents and other expenses have also increased. That can make it tricky to save up… Continue reading A Guide to Home Buying Assistance Programs
What Happens if Your Mortgage Application is Declined?
When you submit a mortgage application, it’s exciting and nerve-wracking all at the same time. Your hopes for the future rest in someone else’s hands, and that’s never easy. If your mortgage application is declined, it can be a very frustrating feeling. At Divvy, we understand how much it hurts to have your mortgage denied,… Continue reading What Happens if Your Mortgage Application is Declined?
What is PMI and How Does It Affect Home Buyers?
When buying a home for the first time, there are all kinds of things you must learn in a short period of time. It can feel a bit overwhelming as you evaluate your options and try to make good decisions. One of the terms you may hear when trying to buy a home for this… Continue reading What is PMI and How Does It Affect Home Buyers?
How Much Money Do you Need for a Down Payment?
Everyone knows that you need a down payment to buy a home. But how much is enough? In this post, we explain how to find the right answer for you. When you think about buying a home, the first thing you think about is probably the kitchen, the backyard, or the master bedroom. Perhaps you’ll… Continue reading How Much Money Do you Need for a Down Payment?