Buying or Renting: The Big Decision
For many people who are renting, the big decision they have to make is whether to make the jump to buying a home. A lot of people dont do it - theyre worried about pitfalls of home ownership or the hassle. But it can be well worth it to own your home in the long run.First, owning your own home ... more...

Pay No Closing Costs for Refinancing - The Advantages of a No Closing Cost Loan
If you hear the term "Absolutely No Closing Cost," you would assume that there are no closing costs (lender, escrow and title) involved in the loan. But actually this is really just a creative way of marketing or selling this type of loan. Is there really a absolutely no closing cost loan?No, there ... more...

An Introduction to Interest Rates
Interest is one of the more important aspects of dealing with banks and other lenders depending upon the type of account or loan that you're dealing with, the interest can either make you money or cost you money.A variety of different factors can determine how much interest you receive or how much ... more...

Interest Only Loans
These days, as people scramble for new and more creative ways to finance buying a home, the interest only mortgage is becoming more common and well known. An interest only mortgage is one in which you have the option of paying only the interest (or just the interest and a portion of the principal) ... more...

Substantial Savings from Low Interest Credit Cards
A host of low interest credit cards is already in the e-marketplace favoring those with a revolving credit - in other words, those who carry a monthly balance. The interest rates on these cards tend to be around 10% while the rates on normal cards could be as high as 16% to 18%. The interest rates ... more...

Mortgage Loan Basics: Interest Only Loans, Pay Option ARM
Mortgage Loan BasicsTo understand loans and mortgages we need to understand loan limits first. If your loan amount exceeds the amount below, you will qualify for a Jumbo Loan, which carries higher interest rate.One-Family (single family homes) $417,000 Two-Family(duplex) $533,850 Three-Family ... more...

Credit and Its Cost
What is Credit? Credit is money granted by a lender (or creditor) to a debtor (or borrower) whereby the lender defers receiving payment of the debt for a period. In exchange for the credit allowed, the lender will get back the money lent plus interest. The borrower has use of the money immediately, ... more...

Exotic Mortgage
With real estate prices ever on the rise, first-time home buyers are facing more difficulties in buying a home. Who ever thought they'd buy a $500,000 starter home?Mortgage lenders have acknowledged the problem by creating new and innovative mortgage products, mostly designed to lower the ... more...

Selecting the Right Mortgage for You
A mortgage is a loan you take out to buy a home. This loan covers the "principal" (purchase price of the house minus your down payment) plus the "interest," which is the fee a lender charges you to borrow the money.There are various types of mortgages, including Fixed-rate, Adjustable-rate, Balloon ... more...