Six Months Later, Does the QM Rule Still Matter?

When a sweeping set of mortgage regulations took effect in January, many predicted a credit crunch. Millions of potential homeowners, particularly low-income borrowers, blacks and Hispanics, would be shut out of the mortgage market, unable to qualify for a home loan,...

17 Ideas for Summer Fun

Get inspired to make the most of the season with these 17 ideas for summer bliss! 1. Add a summer twist to your regular routine. We all know dogs like treat-stuffed Kongs, so why not try a simple summer twist? Stuff the Kong (or any food-stuffable dog toy) with...

The 10 Habits You Develop In College That Will Save You Money In The Real World

So, recent grads: how’s the transition to the real world? If you graduated last month – or as recently as last weekend, if you’re Dartmouth’s Class of 2014 – you might have already started to feel withdrawal pains from collegiate life. You miss your friends, you miss...

Win That Bidding War

Now that you’ve found the home of your dreams, the last thing you want is to be outbid by another interested buyer. Multiple offers are becoming increasingly common these days. The good news is that there are ways to help ensure that you are positioned to win a...

What Questions Will Your Mortgage Lender Ask You?

Getting approved for a mortgage is more simple than it was three years ago. Lender requirements are looser, minimum credit score standards are lower, and loan approval times are quicker. As with any financial transaction, though, consumers should be prepared to...