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Protecting Against Mortgage Broker Tricks
July 15, 2000, revised October 5, 2002 "I know you have written about tricks that mortgage brokers pull, but I'm sure I don't have them all?Could you list them and explain how I can deal ... more...

HUD's Proposals For Reform
October 19, 2002 On July 29, 2002, HUD released a set of proposals to substantially change the ways in which home loans are originated in the US.  As usual, the proposals were open for comment, and many thousands of them were received.  Mine was among them, and is shown ... more...

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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...

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...

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Mortgage Loans For People With Adverse Credit- How Much Should You Borrow
How much should you borrow? is a question people with adverse credit wrestle with. The answer is simply as much as you can afford. This is probably less than what you will qualify to borrow from a mortgage lender. To determine what you can afford, factor the mortgage payment and other home costs ... more...

Imagine Cutting Over $8,000 Off Your Mortgage This Year
I once helped a customer cut over $700 off his monthly mortgage payment. That's right, over $8,000 each year and over $40,000 in just five years. Now, not everyone can save this much, but if you have a loan that is over $200,000, you could come close to this, if you refinance your fixed rate ... more...

6 Helpful Mortgage Tips
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No Money Down Mortgage Loans - Ways To Get Approved For a Home Loan Online With Zero Down
No money down mortgage loans enabled more people to own their own home. The following ways will help you get approved for a home loan online with zero down.Good Credit RatingsIn order to qualify for a zero down mortgage, you need to have good credit. The high-risk of having zero down make many ... more...

Home Mortgage Loans For People With Bad Credit - 3 Ways To Improve Your Chances For Getting Approved
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Honey, I Shrunk The Mortgage Interest Deduction Plan 1
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Real Estate Mortgage Loans Online
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Real Estate Lender - Get Approved For a Mortgage Loan Online
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Tax Reform Limit of Mortgage Tax Deduction
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Refinancing Your House? Time is Money With Mortgage Refinance
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An Introduction to Mortgage Marketing
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Mortgage Prepayment Penalties - Just Say No
One of the most common terms found in a new home loan is a prepayment penalty. This type of penalty says that if the borrower pays off the loan early, commonly during the first five years of the loan, then the borrower will be responsible for paying an additional amount of money, typically about ... more...

Mortgage Costs and Fees Defined
If you are getting ready to buy a new home or to refinance your present home, you can benefit considerably by educating yourself on the basic costs and terms connected with mortgage loans and payments. Knowing in advance about current interest rates, discount points, loan fees, principal, interest, ... more...

Refinance Your 1st Mortgage
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Mortgage Cycling May Be Your Best Bet For Equity Buildup and Investment Real Estate
Mortgage cycling is a system that relies on solid budgeting, equity lines of credit and use of an open credit card. Whether you use this on investment real estate or your own home, it can work for wealth building. If you are short on equity in your home and/or don't have an open credit card, a ... more...


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