Financial hardship can be one of the most stressful things to go through. Uncertainty of what the future holds can have your mind swirling with questions -- when will the bank call? Will I lose the house? How can I pay my debts? Should I get...

There's hardly a worse feeling for a homeowner than when they struggle financially and aren't sure how they can keep a roof over their family's heads. Oftentimes, they turn to traditional lending institutions to acquire various types of loans,...

Reverse mortgages are often touted by traditional lending institutions as a way for older homeowners to access their home's equity without making loan payments. But the fact remains that a reverse mortgage is still a type of loan, and as with all...

It's no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone, and local governments are no exception. Due to a lack of federal aid, Chicago, in particular, passed a property tax increase in order to close the revenue gap caused by the pandemic....

If you have bad credit, you probably know how stressful it can be; it severely limits your options when it comes to making big life decisions and can stagnate life's financial necessities including, but not limited to:   Accessing quality...

Contact Us Today!   One of the most stressful things you can go through as a homeowner is losing your beloved abode due to unpaid bills. Particularly during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, millions of Americans have faced financial...

Homeowners in Illinois have probably noticed something startling over the past couple of years: their property taxes have been rising at an alarming rate. In fact, Illinois property taxes are the 2nd-highest in the country at 2.31% and are nearly...

Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is one of the main factors traditional lenders take into account when deciding whether you qualify for a loan. The reasoning is pretty simple: if your current income status makes existing debt difficult to pay off,...

Having a tax lien can be a nightmare, especially if you're struggling financially. In order to sell or refinance your home, you must have it removed; and the only way to have it removed is to pay what you owe.   What is a Tax Lien? A tax lien...