What to know about lending and mortgages before you buy 

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Learn the basics of personal finance at the U.S. government's MYMONEY.GOV.

 

Study basic finance at your own pace with free, Web-based lessons from the FDIC'S MONEY SMART PROGRAM.

 

Build better credit with guidance from FREDDIE MAC'S CREDITSMART® PROGRAM.

 

Learn about the FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT AND YOUR CREDIT HISTORY 

 

Home Financing

 

Read about BUYING A HOME from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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LOOKING FOR THE BEST MORTGAGE? Shopping for a home loan or mortgage will help you to get the best financing deal. (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau)

More Predatory Lending Resources:

Protect yourself from predatory lenders: AVOID MORTGAGE RELIEF SCAMS (FTC)

Home Equity Scams: Buyers Beware. (FTC)

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Concerned about your Existing Mortgage?

LEARN WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOUR HOME

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Avoid foreclosures

Get credit counseling