People who have reached their 50s may wonder if its too late in life for them to commit to a mortgage and purchase a home. Years ago, the answer would likely be yes. However, growing numbers of Americans are working, or plan to work, well beyond the traditional retirement age of 65 in order to … Read more
If your credit score is 726, you are right in the middle. According to Experian, the average American consumer has a FICO Score of 714 as of 2021, and anything in the range of 670 to 739 is generally considered to be a good credit score. Most lenders consider an 726 credit score to be … Read more
Buying a house is probably the biggest purchase you will ever make in your lifetime (unless you end up buying buildings in Manhattan). When you’re purchasing a house and applying for a mortgage it is also the most important time for you to make sure your credit score is at its best. The better your … Read more
âManaging your money can be really challenging, especially when all of your income and expenses are coming and going from one bank account. When your bank is like Piccadilly Circus, no wonder itâs impossible to keep track of everything. So, Loqbox explores the benefits of having multiple bank accounts. Having multiple bank accounts is very … Read more
You can refinance most conventional mortgages after 30 days, but some government-backed loans require waiting up to 24 months. Recent ups and downs in mortgage interest rates have home borrowers considering refinancingâreplacing their existing home loan with a new one to get better loan terms, even if their existing loan is only a few months … Read more
Credit ratings act as tools to help manage your finances. They give an overview of how responsible you are with your money and can impact your ability to get a loan approval with a favourable interest rate. One of these ratings is the R7 credit rating – it shows that a borrower has entered into … Read more
Learn how to get your credit score, how it is calculated, and what you can do to improve it. Having a good credit score is crucial for getting favorable rates on loans and credit cards. However, many people struggle with low credit scores due to late payments, high debts, or credit report errors. The good … Read more
Most debts will be paid by your estate, out of your assets, before the remainder is distributed to your heirs. If the estate’s assets do not cover all the debt, much of it will be forgiven. Some types won’t, however, and rules differ from state to state. The death of a loved one is always … Read more
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Many banks don’t limit the amount of cash you can deposit. However, depositing more than $10,000 will subject your deposit to extra rules and regulations from the bank and the federal government. If you have a substantial deposit to make, know that holding more than $250,000 at the same bank—even in multiple accounts—may not be … Read more