Feb 26, 2021 | Financial Fitness Blog
By Charlestien Harris This pandemic has caused a lot of uncertainty when it comes to finances. One question that has been coming to the forefront is what is going to happen with student loans? If you are a current or past student, you will want to know how to...
Feb 18, 2021 | Financial Fitness Blog
By Charlestien Harris This has been a very difficult year for many people when it comes to finances, especially for homeowners. Foreclosures and bankruptcies are two financial events that can have a really adverse effect on your credit. Trying to avoid both of those...
Feb 4, 2021 | Financial Fitness Blog
By Charlestien Harris Many homeowners were able to take advantage of the forbearance option available through the CARES ACT provisions enacted by congress. Forbearance is a type of temporary mortgage relief that was very instrumental in helping borrowers keep...
Jan 4, 2021 | Financial Fitness Blog
By Charlestien Harris As a HUD certified housing counselor, I try to stay informed on current issues that could directly affect numerous consumers facing mounting debt and other issues related to housing and finances. Last month, the Federal Housing Finance...
Oct 16, 2020 | Financial Fitness Blog
By Charlestien Harris Right now the housing market is booming and a lot of people are shopping for a mortgage. Low interest rates and more options for refinancing are driving the market. This process can be stressful and time-consuming, especially if it’s...
Aug 2, 2020 | Financial Fitness Blog, Housing Counseling
Thanks to low mortgage interest rates, for some buyers this is the perfect time to think about purchasing a home. The best time to take a homebuyer education class is when you are starting to consider buying a home, not after you’ve already signed on the dotted line....
Jul 22, 2020 | Financial Fitness Blog, Housing Counseling
By Charlestien Harris The stress of not being able to make mortgage payments and other financial obligations because of the pandemic or any hardship can be overwhelming, but sometimes just knowing where to turn for help can give us a sense of relief. The CARES Act...
Jun 12, 2020 | Financial Fitness Blog, Housing Counseling
I have been scanning the news lately and have read several articles about the housing market during this pandemic. To most analysts’ surprise, the housing market has been booming. According to the latest data the fixed interest rates for a 30-year mortgage is...
May 29, 2020 | Financial Fitness Blog
By Charlestien Harris Having access to credit can make dreams come true. In today’s world, you can hardly conduct business without using credit, rather it be renting a vehicle or hotel room or making a large purchase. Most people don’t worry about...
May 13, 2020 | Financial Fitness Blog, Housing Counseling
Filing Bankruptcy: The Facts By Charlestien Harris This is a particularly tough time for millions of Americans, and a lot of people are wondering what the next step should be when this pandemic is over. As a credit/housing counselor, I see many cases where...
