A study released on February 7, 2018, revealed that bad billing and payment experiences accounted for 34% of late mortgage payments. This is due largely because most mortgage companies don’t allow borrowers to pay using a debit card, which is the preferred method of payment according to those surveyed.

Purchasing a new home is a very exciting time in one’s life, especially for first-time homeowners. It can also be a very stressful time since buying a home is one of the largest purchases you’ll make in your lifetime. It can be a monthslong process of credit checks, pre-approvals, document requirements, house shopping, and finally closing. So, what can be done to make it easier for the consumer?

Buying a home is one of the most important financial and personal decisions a person will ever make. Naturally, most buyers have lots of questions about mortgages, interest rates, taxes, down payments and more. A company called Mr. Cooper is aiming to answer those questions, working to make the home loan process simpler by putting the focus back on customers.

Even if you’re new to earning miles and points, you’ve probably heard people talk about Bluebird as a way to boost earnings potential. It solves a major problem: how to accrue miles and points when paying bills with merchants like your landlord or mortgage company that don’t take credit cards.