How to Buy a House Without Help From Your Family
On the highway to homeownership, coming up with a sufficient down payment continues to be one of the biggest roadblocks. In fact, many prospective home buyers, particularly first-timers, find it…
Beth Buczynski
Beth Buczynski is an assigning editor on the international expansion team at NerdWallet. Previously, Beth spent four years covering mortgages and homeownership for NerdWallet, first as a writer and later as an editor. As a writer, her work was featured by The Associated Press, The New York Times, The Washington Post and Money magazine, among others. Beth holds a master’s degree in public communication from Colorado State University. Email: [email protected]wallet.com
Posts by Beth Buczynski:
Jumbo Loans: When a Regular Mortgage Isn’t Enough
What is a jumbo loan? A jumbo loan is a mortgage used to finance properties that are too expensive for a conventional conforming loan. The maximum amount for a conforming…
6 Types of Conventional Loans All Home Buyers Should Know
Conventional loans are a popular mortgage option, even for first-time home buyers. But it may surprise you to learn there’s more than one type of conventional loan. Keep reading to learn more…
Conventional Loan Requirements for 2021
When buying a home, many people opt for a conventional loan, a type of mortgage that’s readily available from most lenders. Conventional loans aren’t backed by a government agency, but…
FHA Appraisal Requirements for Homes and Condos
To use an FHA loan, both the borrower and property must meet certain criteria. You’ll have to satisfy your lender’s financial requirements, and the property will have to satisfy the…
What Is an FHA 203(k) Loan?
An FHA 203(k) loan allows you to buy or refinance a home that needs work and roll the renovation costs into the mortgage. You’ll get a loan that covers both…
5 Tips for Finding the Best Mortgage Lenders for First-Time Buyers
The best mortgage lenders for first-time home buyers embrace FHA, VA and USDA loans and have low minimum down payments. Here are tips to find the best lender.
What You Should Know About Buying a Fixer-Upper
Buying a fixer-upper can provide a shortcut to homeownership for first-time home buyers, or a way for repeat buyers to afford a larger home or a better neighborhood. With the…
The Choice Renovation Loan From Freddie Mac
A renovation loan is a smart way to purchase a home that’s in less-than-perfect shape. The CHOICERenovation loan is one of several home renovation mortgages buyers can consider. Like FHA…
Buying an Energy-Efficient Home: A Financially Bright Idea
Whether you give a hoot about the environment or not, it could pay to think about energy efficiency when shopping for a home. Newer houses certified by Energy Star —…
