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Do I Need an Adjustable Rate Mortgage to Qualify?
August 3, 1998 "I have been told by my loan officer that I can qualify for the loan I need only with an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM). I much prefer a fixed-rate mortgage (FRM). Is there any appeal"? Yes, but you have to shift into active mode and not allow the ... more...

What Is a Wrap-Around Mortgage?
October 21, 2002 "What is a wrap-around mortgage, and who is it good for?" A wrap-around mortgage is a loan transaction in which the lender assumes responsibility for an existing mortgage. For example, S, who has a $70,000 mortgage on his home, sells his home to B for $100,000. B ... more...

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Adjustable Rate Mortgage, ARM
Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Also known as a variable rate mortgage. The interest rate on these mortgages changes periodically. Variable or adjustable loans are loans whose interest rate fluctuates over the period of the ... more...

Second Mortgage, Home Equity Loan
Second Mortgage, Home Equity Loan A secured loan (mortgage) that is subordinate to another loan against the same property. More specifically, the second loan in sequence. Generally, second mortgage hass a higher interest rate and with shorter terms than a ... more...

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Home Loans and Mortgages The Myth of Tax Deductible Interest
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Top 10 Things to Consider on Home Loans
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Refinancing vs Line of Credit
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Introductory Offer Vs. Lifetime Low
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Thinking About Refinancing Your Loan?
Refinancing your home or property is a big decision that could drastically affect your financial future, for the good or the bad, depending on how smart you go about the process. Take the time to explore all of the different refinancing options you have available to you. Many loan agents offer ... more...

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Home Equity Loan When Does Refinancing Make Sense?
For the last two years, interest rates have been much lower than anytime during the last thirty years. This has resulted in an unprecedented boom in real estate sales, home refinancing and home equity lending, as borrowers try to take advantage of these rates for the long term. But refinancing or ... more...

Introductory Offer Versus Lifetime Low
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INTRODUCTIONButterflies are beautiful insects of nature and often admired for their vibrant colors. According to The American Heritage Dictionary, they belong to the biological order of Lepidoptera, and have distinct characteristics: slender bodies, knobbed antennae, and four wings (Dictionary ... more...

Buying a Home After Bankruptcy
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