Would you buy a used car without having a mechanic give it a thorough once-over? Then you certainly wouldn't buy a house without having a professional home inspection done first.
Taking out a mortgage and purchasing a home ...
So just what is the minimum down payment you can make on a home? There is generally no minimum down payment required for buying a home, but remember the more you put down, the less your monthly payment will be.
First-time ...
Interest only home loans have been under the spotlight recently, with some arguing that they have been the subject of a similar amount of miss-selling as was previously the case with endowment mortgages. Too many others, however, interest only mortgages ...
Top 5 tips for house hunting:
1) Get a pre-approved loan, so that when you find that dream house, the seller will know you are serious (especially important if you are up against other buyers at the same time).
2) Keep an ...