Learn About Buying a Home

Learn About Buying a Home

The Key Steps to becoming a Homeowner: O Organize Set a goal to save a certain amount of money each month— then stick to it. W Watch Spending & Savings Prioritize your family’s spending needs so that saving becomes second-nature. N Negotiate Communicate early and...
What is a FICO Score?

What is a FICO Score?

A FICO score is a three-digit number, typically on a 300-850 range, that tells lenders how likely a consumer is to repay borrowed money based on their credit history. Creditors often use FICO scores in making decisions about whether to approve an application for a...
What is a Credit Card?

What is a Credit Card?

A credit card is a plastic card that lets you access a line of credit offered by a bank. The money you have available on the card is borrowed from the bank, and you have to pay it back over time or at the end of the month, depending on the terms. For example, you need...
What Do Banks Consider Before Giving a Loan?

What Do Banks Consider Before Giving a Loan?

A bank looks at 5 things when deciding whether or not to approve a loan, called the “Five C’s of Credit”: Credit History: This tells them how consistently you’ve made payments on any loans, credit cards, or mortgages in the past. Capacity: The...
What is a Debit Card?

What is a Debit Card?

A debit card is a plastic card that helps you quickly access the funds in your bank account through an ATM or by making purchases. A debit card is protected by a pin number that you have to enter when accessing your account through an ATM and sometimes when making a...