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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...

Why Do Lenders Itemize Loan Charges?
July 20, 1998 "Wouldn't taking out a mortgage be less of an ordeal if lenders, instead of charging borrowers a bunch of different fees, charged a single fee covering everything? Why don't they?" You have put your finger on ... more...

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RESPA
Real Estate Settlement Procedure Act (RESPA) A federal law passed in 1974 that requires lenders to provide home mortgage borrowers in advance with information of known or estimated settlement costs. RESPA also limits the amount lenders may require to be held in escrow for ... more...

Second Home, Vacation Home
Second Home Second 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. Second Home As Investment However, when market is ... more...

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RESPA: The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is a consumer protection statute, first passed in 1974. One of its purposes is to help consumers become better shoppers for settlement services. Another purpose is to eliminate kickbacks and referral fees that increase unnecessarily the costs of ... more...

Debt Relief - Debt Settlement vs Mortgage Refinance
No financial planner would ever recommend a mortgage refinance (one form of debt consolidation) to get out of credit card debt. It is substituting secured debt for unsecured debt and you could lose your home over a bunch of unsecured credit card debt if you get injured or can't afford your new ... more...

Guide to Unsecured Debt Consolidation Loans
While approaching loan provider for an unsecured debt consolidation loan, there were several fears in your mind. Many of your colleagues were against unsecured debt consolidation loans because of the very high rates that they come with. However, there was little choice with your house already ... more...

Debt Consolidation Loans for Unemployed - Preparing for an End to Debts
Unless it is a planned unemployment, in most cases it is difficult to predict how long the unemployment period will be stretched. Most people, who are overconfident of their ability to regain employment within a short time span, spend the savings of their life-time. When the savings also give way ... more...

Accessing Funds You Never Knew You Had- Household Utilities and Mortgage Expense Reduction Plan
For most of us the process of getting out of debt and pursuing a venture that would create an income stream leading to early retirement seems just a pipe dream. It goes without saying; it takes money to make money. Most of us have had our eye on pursuing a stock, invention patent, greater ... more...

Consolidation Loans for Tenants - Empowering Tenants with a Method to Counter Debts
Tenants are persons who are residing in a rented apartment. They do not have a home of their own. Cities have a larger population of people who have been living as tenants. Debts are as much a menace for the tenants as it is for the homeowners. Tenants have been seen to fall more frequently in ... more...

Renting Back After Your Home Is Sold
Sometimes its helpful to sell your home before you really want to move. This often happens when you are having a new home built, but arent sure of the completion date. Is there any way you can sell your home so youre sure of the funds available for the new purchase, but continue to live in your old ... more...

Mortgage Terminology for the First Time Home Buyer
Buying a Home for the first time can be a little nerve racking. Mortgage terminology that brokers use everyday can leave you scratching your head or shaking your head pretending that you know what theyre talking about. Here are some mortgage terms and definitions that youll be hearing when shopping ... more...

Do You Know All About The Debt Consolidation Loan That You Are Taking
I heard a friend saying that he no more feared debts because of the ease with which he can repay them through a debt consolidation loan. Is it so easy to counter debts through a debt consolidation loan? Are there any issues attached to this method of debt settlement that needs appropriate ... more...

Home Mortgage and Financing Terms
Every business has it's jargon and residential real estate is no exception. Mark Nash author of 1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home shares commonly used mortgage and financing terms with home buyers and sellers.-Adjustable rate mortgage (ARM): A type of mortgage loan whose interest rate is tied ... more...

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