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Qualifying For a Mortgage
December 12, 2000 Most potential borrowers are nervous about getting a mortgage loan because they share a widespread misperception: the misperception is that they have no bargaining power relative to lenders, and therefore must approach them ... more...

Will a Reverse Mortgage Take Her House?
3 November 2003 "My mother has had an FHA Home Equity Conversion Mortgage for some time and has reached her $70,000 credit limit. The lender has sent her a letter saying that they are transferring the account to HUD. She is worried she will lose her home??"   Not to ... more...

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Section 8 Homeownership Program
Section 8 Homeownership Program - American Dream Commitment Fannie-Mae and Freddie-Mac expand their underwriting requirements necessary for Freddie Mac to purchase mortgages originated under the Section 8 Homeownership Program, and pledge funds in form of Section 8 vouchers, also ... more...

Vacation Home
Vacation Home Vacation home is a seasonally occupied property that is not the primary residence of the owner. Such residences are usually found in areas with substantial opportunities for recreation or tourist activity. Vacation Home As Investment When market is ... more...

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New Bankruptcy Law Makes it Harder to Stop Foreclosure
On October 17, 2005 President Bushs sweeping bankruptcy reform law goes into effect forever changing the rules of debt collection in this natiion. Consumer advocates and the public appear to be completely unaware of the total and complete victory of the creditors under the new legislation. This ... more...

Renters Have Much to Gain by Pursuing Home Ownership
Buying a home vs. renting is a big decision that takes careful consideration, as most mortgage consultants will agree. But the rewards of home ownership are great. For many years, purchasing real estate has been considered an extremely profitable investment. It is an achievement that offers a sense ... more...

Buying and Selling a Home Isn't the Same Old Thing
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Home Mortgages: How About Those 1.75% Loans?
Youve undoubtedly heard or seen ads for mortgages with very low interest rates such as 1.75%. For example, one mortgage company in the city where I live is advertising a 40-year mortgage with a 1.75% interest rate. That sounds like a pretty good deal, doesnt it? After all, if you were to buy a ... more...

Warning: Many Home-Owners Could Be Living Above Their Means!
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Reverse Mortgages: Information You Need to Know
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Home Loans and Mortgages The Myth of Tax Deductible Interest
Home ownership has risen sharply in recent years, and the percentage of Americans who own their own homes is approaching a record seventy percent. Thats a good thing; wed all rather live in our own home than consider the alternatives. The most common method of purchasing a home is by taking out a ... more...

Before You Buy A House Top 10 Tips
There are serveral things you need to think about and check on before you buy a house. Even looking at so many houses can be confusing. Below is a list of the top ten things to help you before you buy. 1. Pre-qualify for a mortgage. Now you know how much house you can afford before you start ... more...

Home Mortgages: Does a No-Closing-Cost Loan Make Sense for You?
I have heard a number of radio ads and have seen many newspaper ads offering no closing cost home mortgages. These ads will tell you that you can get a new mortgage or refinance your existing mortgage at absolutely with absolutely no closing costs.. There are no points, no charges for an appraisal, ... more...

Top 10 Things to Consider on Home Loans
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A Guide to Buying a New Home
If you've decided to make the leap from renting a home to owning a home, you might be a little overwhelmed at the prospect of shopping for homes and applying for mortgage loans.While mortgage loans can seem a bit confusing at first, you'll find that they aren't nearly as bad as they might seem once ... more...


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