What to Know Before You Buy
Make sure you know the pertinent questions to ask prior to searching for a home loan. We can help at MAK Financial! […]
Category: Financial Wellness
Five Reasons to Track Your Spending
Expense tracking is a great way to discover where your money is going so that you can save more of it. Below are five benefits of tracking your expenses that will help you keep more of what you earn. […]
Free Apps for Financial Planning
These apps will help you take charge of your finances, save more and make your money work for you! […]
Strategies for Developing Good Savings Habits
Step 1 in becoming financially literate is learning how to save. Making saving a habit isn’t easy, but can it alleviate an incredible amount of stress. We hope these strategies will be helpful. […]
Improve Your Credit
Once you’ve gotten your free credit report (see our post), make sure it’s as clean as can be. Here are some tips on making sure your score is at its best. […]
Before You Buy or Refi…
Putting yourself in the best financial position possible will pay off when applying for a mortgage. Before you look for your dream home, you’ll need to have a strategy in place. Your mortgage broker can help put your financial ducks in a row, thus allowing you to get the best possible deal on a new Read more about Before You Buy or Refi…[…]
Smart Ways to Save for a Down Payment
Lenders usually require anywhere from 3.5% to 20% down payment when you purchase a home. It’s not easy to save, but here are some smart strategies to help you reach your goal. […]
Down Payment: Is Bigger Better?
Many experts advise home buyers to save enough for a 20% down payment, but there are financing options for those who save less. Although there are advantages to putting more down, don’t let a modest down payment exclude you from the market totally. Here are some financing options for those who have less to put Read more about Down Payment: Is Bigger Better?[…]
Free Annual Credit Report
Do you know what’s in your credit report? By law, the credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) must tell you everything in your credit report including a list of everyone who has requested your credit report in the last year (or two years if the requests are related to employment). You are entitled to a Read more about Free Annual Credit Report[…]
Buying Your First Home
There’s no place like home. Even better, there’s no place like a home you own. Not only is it an investment, but a means of self-expression and a way to establish roots. However, home ownership involves much more than getting a loan and making a monthly payment. From a financial perspective, home equity is usually Read more about Buying Your First Home[…]
