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When Is the Right Time For a Mortgage Lock?
April 23, 2001, Revised September 13, 2005 Should Borrowers Forecast Interest Rates? "I have been pre-approved for a loan on my new home but have yet to lock in the interest rate. When would be a good time ... more...

Subordination Policy of Second Mortgage Lenders
May 24, 1999 Most economists view mandatory disclosure as a reasonable way of making a market work better if the market is one in which one party to the transaction knows much less than the other. This is the rationale for the ... 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...

Regulation Z
Regulation Z, Reg Z A federal regulation requiring creditors to provide full disclosure of the terms of a loan including the terms of the loan and the annual percentage rate (APR). APR is a interest rate reflecting the cost of a mortgage as a yearly rate. This rate ... more...

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Boom or Bust
For those looking to invest in the real estate marketkeep your eyes on the headlines. According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC), the number of areas across the U.S. with real estate booms shot to 55, increasing by nearly two-thirds last year. The FDIC warns, these booms may be ... more...

How to Stop Credit Card Company Abuse
Consumer complaints about credit card abuse continues to increase despite clearly defined federal regulations meant to stop abuse. By knowing and understanding your rights, you can stop abuse. Lets examine four common methods of credit card company abuse and what you can do to stop the victimizing ... more...

Mortgage Terms Explained
When you are hunting for a mortgage, you will find that there are many different types of mortgages available. I will list some of the more common ones and their uses.15 vs 30 YearsYour mortgage term can be just about anything you choose. 15 and 30 year terms are popular these days, although 10 ... more...

Who Are You? - Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft
In the movie The Net, Sandra Bullock played the role of a victim of identity theft. In fact, she was basically erased from the community. Another woman consumed her identity, taking with it everything Sandra Bullocks character had - including her bank accounts, license and social security number, ... more...

Immigration - How to Research and Plan your Immigration
Probably the most important question and possibly the hardest to answer is is this the right thing to do? This, of course, is the question only YOU can answer and it depends a lot on your family. If youre single then there are your parents, siblings, and other close family and friends you may miss ... more...

Some of the Available Loan Types
There are many mortgage products available on the market today. We can help you find out which one is right for you. Here are the most common options.Fixed Rate Mortgages (FRMs)* Interest rates stay constant for the life of the loan.* Offered in 10, 15, 20, or 30 year terms.* Payments are made up ... more...

How Can I Be A Millionaire?
Steve Martin once delivered an opening monologue for Saturday Night Live in which he answered the age-old question “How can I be a millionaire?” His answer was fairly simple and straightforward, “First… get a million dollars.” If at this point you can’t help but ... more...

Building Your Dream Home - Part 1
For most of my adult life I had thought about someday building my Dream Home. Several years ago I finally got the chance. I had purchased a lake front lot with a small cottage on it. My initial intention was to use the property as is, and someday raze the old cottage and build a new home in its ... more...

Reasons to Refinance When Rates Are Moving Up
Interest rates have enjoyed record lows during the last few years allowing many people to refinance and enjoy lower mortgage payments. Now, interest rates are moving in the other direction. The average 30 year fixed rate, according to mortgage giant, Freddie Mac, was 6.31% last week. Still, during ... more...

Getting Cash Now for Your Structured Settlement
If youve agreed to accept a structured settlement, its likely that you felt a sense of relief that your financial uncertainties were being resolved, and that youd have the funds necessary to pay your bills, support your family and go on with your life. When you agreed to the terms of the ... more...

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