Share this on Facebook Tweet this

Don't Overpay. Learn About Mortgages


How to Buy Your First Home

Thinking of buying your first home? Read this step-by-step guide to learn how to prepare AND avoid the common mistakes first time homebuyers make.

How to Save for a House

Saving for a house down payment takes patience and discipline. Read on for smart tips on how to save enough money to buy a house and some mistakes to skip.

Mortgage Reviews

SoFi Mortgage Review: Is It Good Legitimate Lender?
SoFi

SoFi Mortgage Review: Is It Good Legitimate Lender?

Thinking about buying a home or refinancing your existing mortgage? Is SoFi a good online lender or should you stick with a traditional bank? Read on for the pros and cons.

Buying Tips

How Much House Can I Afford? Smart Rule of Thumb

How Much House Can I Afford? Smart Rule of Thumb

A simple estimate is to spend 28% of your monthly income on housing payments. But is that ideal? Learn how to better calculate how much house you can really afford.

Recent Articles

Home Renovation Loan Calculator

Home Renovation Loan Calculator

Have big plans for your home? Use this free home renovation loan calculator to find the best rate and term for you.
How Much to Tip Movers

How Much to Tip Movers

Movers are essential when relocating to a new area. Find out exactly how much - and when - to tip your movers.
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deck

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deck

Decks could add value to your house. But how much would it really cost to build a deck? And do you need a permit? Read on for the answers.
Historical Mortgage Rates

Historical Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates have seen major highs and lows since Freddie Mac started tracking them in 1971. Rates have gotten as high as 18.63% and as low as 3.31% for a 30-year fixed rate loan. Mortgage rates today remain on the low end, with the average ...
What Does an Underwriter Do?

What Does an Underwriter Do?

Mortgage underwriting is where key decisions are made in the lending process. The underwriter has the power to approve or decline your loan application. Yet, you never talk to this "mystery person."
How Long Does Underwriting Take?

How Long Does Underwriting Take?

Underwriters have your financing in their hands. They can decide "yes" or "no". Learn how the mortgage underwriting process works and how to speed it up.
What is PMI And How to Avoid It

What is PMI And How to Avoid It

Planning to put down less than 20% on your mortgage? You'll need Private Mortgage Insurance. Learn all about PMI and how to get rid of it below.
Shocking Truth about Average Apartment Rent

Shocking Truth about Average Apartment Rent

Expect to pay an average of $1,350 per month to rent an apartment in the United States. If you live in a high-cost area, like San Francisco, though, start saving now as you could pay an average of $3,253 for a one-bedroom apartment.
Average Cost to Build a House

Average Cost to Build a House

It costs builders an average of $311,022 to build a home today. But the average cost to buy a home is $468,318. More than half of the home's cost goes to the actual construction of it. The remaining costs go to financing, marketing, and profits.

Average Bedroom Size May Surprise You

Legally, a bedroom only has to measure 70 square feet. Luckily, the average apartment bedroom measures 132 square feet and the average bedroom in a home is 219 square feet.

About CreditDonkey
CreditDonkey is a mortgage comparison website. We publish data-driven analysis to help you save money & make savvy decisions.

Editorial Note: Any opinions, analyses, reviews or recommendations expressed on this page are those of the author's alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any card issuer.

†Advertiser Disclosure: Many of the offers that appear on this site are from companies from which CreditDonkey receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). CreditDonkey does not include all companies or all offers that may be available in the marketplace.

*See the card issuer's online application for details about terms and conditions. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information. However, all information is presented without warranty. When you click on the "Apply Now" button you can review the terms and conditions on the card issuer's website.

CreditDonkey does not know your individual circumstances and provides information for general educational purposes only. CreditDonkey is not a substitute for, and should not be used as, professional legal, credit or financial advice. You should consult your own professional advisors for such advice.

About Us | Reviews | Deals | Tips | Privacy | Do Not Sell My Info | Terms | Contact Us
(888) 483-4925 | 680 East Colorado Blvd, 2nd Floor | Pasadena, CA 91101
© 2024 CreditDonkey Inc. All Rights Reserved.