Financing Homes
Avoid Predatory Lenders
Some dishonest lenders make borrowing money easy, but their loans can be dangerous. AARP offers advice on how to avoid high-interest, high-fee loans that put your home at risk.
Buying a Home
Buying a home is a legal matter, as well as a lifestyle matter. AARP explains how to protect yourself legally when buying a home.
Comparing Home Equity Lenders: A Worksheet
Use this worksheet to help you choose a lender.
Financing Home Improvements: The Basics
Read these AARP consumer protection tips for homeowners before using your home as collateral on a home modification loan.
Get Above Water: When You Are Struggling to Make Mortgage Payments
If you are having a hard time making your mortgage payments or think you are in a predatory mortgage loan, AARP offers some tips to help you.
High Cost Home Loans: Your Legal Protections
There are risks in using your home to guarantee a home loan. AARP explains the legal protections that come with loans that have high rates, points and fees.
Home Equity Loan Terms: A Glossary
Understanding all of the terms home equity lenders use can be confusing. AARP provides some easy-to-understand definitions.
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