Please forward this to anyone you care about who has filed for bankruptcy. Many Americans find themselves bogged down with a bad credit rating for the wrong reason -- illness, losing a job, or simply not understanding consumer credit. Sometimes bad financial situations happen to good people and bankruptcy is the only way out. But it's not all doom and gloom -- there are a number of strategies for putting your credit back on track and getting approved for a mortgage, even after bankruptcy. Going from one financial institution to the next, only to be declined again and again can be very frustrating, which is where an experienced mortgage consultant on your side can make all the difference. Here are 10 factors to consider. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

Ok, today we are going to talk about the most common questions homebuyers ask about mortgages. For most of us, shopping for our dream home is the fun part. So what’s the not-so-fun part? It’s usually when things get complicated trying to arrange financing. (After all, it can be confusing!). Here are answers to 5 of the most common mortgage questions. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

Ok, today we are going to talk about 5 mistakes to avoid when buying a home. Buying a home can be exciting, stressful, easy or difficult depending on the market, time of year, etc. But no matter when or where you buy, you can still encounter challenges if you’re not prepared. Here are 5 common mistakes to avoid when buying a home. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

Ok, today we are going to talk about 4 ways to get the lowest possible refinance rate. If you’re thinking about refinancing, there are ways to make your rate even lower than you think. Here are 4 ways to make sure you get the lowest possible refinance rate. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

Ok, today we are going to talk about the pros and cons of house flipping. It’s possible to make a lot of money by flipping properties. But it’s not as easy as it sounds, and there are just as many pitfalls as there are rewards. Here are 4 pros and cons of house flipping. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

As any good real estate professional will tell you,setting the right price for a home is a mix of technical knowledge and intuition. Realtors have to rely on their experience, knowledge and feel for the market. But there’s more to it than that. Here are 4 factors that smart Realtors rely on to set the right listing price. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

OK, today we’re going to talk about how to get SMART with MONEY. If you’re like most people, you spend a lot of time worrying about money. But worry only makes things worse. Here are 4 common money challenges (and ways to take the worry out of them). If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

OK, let's talk about your retirement for a moment. It’s easy to assume there’s an endless list of things standing between you and a secure retirement, including volatile stock markets, stagnant household income, adult children living at home, etc. But in reality, none of those things are as destructive to your retirement savings as what I'm about to
show you next. Here are 3 threats to a secure retirement. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

Ok, today we are going to talk about 3 important steps every borrower should know (and take) before applying for a mortgage. Buying a home and applying for a mortgage—especially if you’ve never done it before—can be scary and complicated. There are so many things to consider. Here are 3 important steps to take when applying for a mortgage. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

Buying your first home isn’t as simple as visiting a few realtor open houses. What you do before you start shopping can help ensure you make a decision you can comfortably live with for years! Here are 3 essential steps to take before going home shopping. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

Ok, today we are going to talk about three easy, but crucial repairs you must make before selling your home. Making your house as presentable as possible is the best way to achieve a quick and profitable sale. However, you don’t have to make expensive repairs that will force you to raise your asking price. Often, inexpensive but highly-noticeable improvements—combined with good staging—will get you the buyers and sale you want. Here are the 3 most important things to fix before listing your home. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

Ok, today we are going to talk about saving for a down payment and how to know when you can afford to buy a home. Experts say the cheapest, most efficient way to buy a house is to make a 20% down payment. But today, that’s a huge amount of money! Here are 4 factors to consider when determining if you can afford to buy. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

Many of the world’s wealthiest people got that way by investing in real estate. But it’s difficult to come up with the hefty 20% down payment required to buy an investment property. Here are 6 ways to make investing in real estate more affordable. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

Ok, today we are going to talk about the added costs that most homebuyers don’t realize when purchasing a home. Your home is probably the biggest purchase you’ll ever make. But the expenses don’t stop with the price. Here are some additional costs you need to budget for. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

OK, today we’re going to talk about how to achieve your goals. Any chump can set a goal. But it takes a champ to achieve it! So, what separates the champs from all the rest? I’m glad you asked. Here are 5 simple steps to achieve any goal. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

Ok, today we are going to talk about a few ways to save money in under 30 minutes. After all, saving money doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Here are 5 quick and easy ways to start saving right now. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

Renovating your home can be an effective way to increase its resale value. But not all renovations are created equal—and none are guaranteed to repay 100% of their cost. However, by renovating strategically, you can increase your selling price enough that a significant portion of the renovation costs are passed on to the future owner. Here are the Top 10 renovation projects, ranked by average payback as a percentage of cost. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

OK, today we're going to talk about how to get ahead financially. With the volatility in today’s markets and the huge number of choices available in equities and mutual funds, it’s almost impossible for us to securely and profitably manage our own investments. But choosing the right financial advisor isn’t easy either. Here are 3 questions to help you make the right choice. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

Ok, today we are going to talk about 3 things you should never do if you want a good credit score. No matter how high your credit score is, you can always benefit by helping it get higher. The trouble is some of the things people do to raise their score can actually lower it. Here are 3 major DON’Ts. If you're looking for top-notch mortgage advisors in Allen, call us at (214) 383-9400.

OK, let's talk about your retirement for a moment. It’s easy to assume there’s an endless list of things standing between you and a secure retirement, including volatile stock markets, stagnant household income, adult children living at home, etc. But in reality, none of those things are as destructive to your retirement savings as what I'm about to show you next. Here are 3 threats to a secure retirement. If you're looking for a top-notch mortgage professional in Toronto, call us at (866) 492-4024.