5 Halloween Headaches and How Insurance Can Help
When ghosts and goblins run amok, only people with the right insurance will be in luck. Find out which policies pay when Halloween pranks are more trick than treat —…
Beth Buczynski
Beth Buczynski has reported on mortgages and homeownership at NerdWallet since 2017. Her writing has been featured by The Associated Press, The Washington Post, USA Today and Nasdaq, among others. Beth holds an M.S. in public communication from Colorado State University. She’s also survived two home purchases, two mortgage refinances and one home sale. (Selling was the most stressful.) Email: [email protected]
Posts by Beth Buczynski:
Conventional Loan Calculator
This conventional loan calculator estimates your monthly payment if you use a fixed-rate conventional mortgage to buy a house. For example, if you put 20% down on a $280,000 house,…
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…
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 and Guidelines for 2019
When buying a home, many people opt for a conventional loan, a type of mortgage that’s readily available from most lenders. Here’s a look at the qualification requirements. What is…
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?
The name might sound complicated, but the concept behind FHA 203(k) loans is simple: Buy or refinance a home that needs work and roll renovation costs into the mortgage. Because…
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 First-Time Home Buyers Should Know About Fixer-Uppers
A perfect home can be hard to find these days, especially if you’re a first-time home buyer on a budget. That could be why nearly 60% of home shoppers age…
