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No-Cost Mortgages
July 19, 2004 "Why wouldn?t anyone in his right mind take a no-cost mortgage if he could find one?" Because no-cost mortgages don?t eliminate costs, they convert them from costs paid upfront to costs paid over time. No-cost mortgages carry higher interest rates, ... more...

Why Are "No-Cost" Mortgages Not?
March 20, 2000 "I was told that a certain mortgage lender offering loans on the Internet provided grants to first-time home buyers. The grants cover all settlement costs. Is this for real?" No. I went to the web site you mentioned, and found a mortgage broker ... more...

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Settlement Costs, Closing Costs
Settlement Costs, Closing Costs Expenses incurred by the buyer and seller in a real estate or mortgage transaction. There are two types of costs: recurring and non recurring. Non-recurring costs are one time ... more...

Closing Costs
Closing Costs Expenses incurred by the buyer and seller in a real estate or mortgage transaction. There are two types of costs: recurring and non recurring. Non-recurring costs are one time transactional costs ... more...

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Home Mortgage and Financing Terms
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Guide To Refinancing Your Mortgage
Refinancing your mortgage can mean great savings for you and your family. Replacing your existing mortgage with a lower interest loan, changing the term of your loan, or even consolidating all your debts into this new loan could save you money, both monthly and over the life of the loan.The rule of ... more...

How to Sell Your Home by Owner And Double Your Profit When You Sell
When you want to sell your home, you are probably looking for someone who can qualify for a bank mortgage to buy your home, right?Assuming you are successful in finding such a buyer, the costs of the sale will probably wipe out your equity, or profit on the sale.The National Association of Realtors ... more...

Reverse Mortgages - Is It A Good Idea For You?
Reverse mortgages are one of the largest growth areas in the mortgage business. These mortgages offer older people the chance to get cash based on the equity they have in their homes or condos. When the reverse type of mortgages are used, the lender pays the home owner an agreed upon rate. The ... more...

Reverse Mortgage Putting Your Equity to Work
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Eight Ways to Consolidate Debt
Next to winning the lottery, a debt consolidation loan is a debtors dream. With one monthly payment and a fixed monthly payment schedule, you can actually see an end to those monthly payments.In reality, consolidating bills isnt always easy. If you have a lot of debt, it can be hard to find a ... more...

Refinance Your Home to Payoff Debt: Pros & Cons
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Part 1: FAQs From Media Interviews With Real Estate Author
Do you feel there is going to be a real estate bubble?Nash: No. Are some coastal and resort markets over-heated, yes. I dont feel that markets will collapse. But investors and property owners should be ready for longer market times, diminishing over-full-price and multiple offers in over-heated ... more...

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