Resources
Useful Links
Employment History
Indeed: Find Work History
Lanteria: How to Get Your Employment History
Homebuying Lingo
Freddie Mac: Glossary
Bank of America: 5-Stage Guide to Homebuying Terms
FTC: Real Estate Glossary
Mortgages and Math
Keep Thrifty: Mortgage Math 101
Truth about Mortgage: Demystifying How Mortgages are Calculated
Provisor: Mental Mortgage Math
Home Search
Find Law: Beginning a Home Search
Yale Campus Press: Essential Steps to Take Before Starting Your Search
Fast Expert: How to Hire a Real Estate Agent
Bank Rate: Should I Buy a House Without a Realtor?
Setting Financial Goals
Nerd Wallet: How to Set Financial Goals
US Bank: How to Set Financial Goals
Rent vs. Buy
Freddie Mac: Rent vs. Buy Calculator
Budget
Freddie Mac: Budget Worksheet
Freddie Mac: How Much Can You Afford Calculator
Freddie Mac: Housing Expense Ratio Calculator
Credit
US Government: How to Get a Copy of Your Credit Report
Annual Credit Report.com: Authorized Free Credit Report
Consumer Finance: What is Credit Counseling?
FDIC: Credit Reports
Downloads
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