Mortgage Application Checklist
2 min read
Applying for a mortgage takes a lot of documentation—prepare with this mortgage application checklist.
Topic
Housing
Understanding the housing market can help you gauge what financial steps are best for your future. This selection of activities and articles on best house-buying (and renting) practices teaches useful tips and tricks for saving, borrowing, and paying just the right amount for your next home.
Your Tax Return Pre-Game
5 min activity
Learn about tax return basics, including filing status, deductions, and credits.
Mortgage Affordability Calculator
7 min activity
How much mortgage can you afford? Find out with our mortgage affordability calculator! Learn about key factors like DTI and credit score to understand your mortgage affordability.
Financial Wellness Assessment
2 min read
Use the Financial Wellness Assessment to discover your personal finance strengths and weaknesses.
Mortgage Estimation Calculator
2 min activity
See how much mortgage you can afford, starting with your ideal monthly payment amount.
Rent Affordability Calculator
2 min activity
Learn how much you can afford to pay for rent and how that relates to the recommended amount.
What is a HELOC?
3 min read
A HELOC is a line of credit that allows you to borrow against the equity in your home.
How Do I Build Credit?
5 Min Activity
Learn how to build your credit score from scratch or boost your decent score.
Repairing Credit
5 Min Activity
Learn how to repair your credit score when it's gone awry.
Early Mortgage Payoff Calculator
2 min activity
The quicker you payoff your mortgage, the less you'll pay in interest.
Making a Down Payment on a House
2 min read
A down payment is an important element of home buying, but what is it? And how can you save for one?
What Mortgage Can I Afford?
7 min activity
Find the mortgage that will work best with your goal monthly payment.
Understanding the cost of a mortgage requires considering several key factors, including the principal amount borrowed, the Annual Percentage Rate (APR), and the loan term. Gain insights into the true cost of your future mortgage, including the average monthly payment and all external factors that can influence the total cost.
Be prepared to leave the military by learning about the financial realities that accompany civilian life.
Mortgage Refinance Calculator
2 min activity
Figure out the true cost of refinancing including total costs, total savings, and the break-even point.
Learn what renter’s insurance is, what it covers, and why it’s essential for protecting your belongings and finances in a rental property. Get the details on coverage options and requirements.
Credit Scores
3 min read
Every single time you use credit, the details are added to your credit report and used to influence your credit score.
