Credit Scoring: What it is, and How It Affects You
If you have applied for a mortgage in the past five years, youve probably heard of credit scoring by now. Perhaps you were told that your credit scoring was wonderful, or needed work. Or maybe your mortgage would have been lowered by several points, if you had better credit scoring.Credit scoring ... more...

Find Mortgage Savings Online
Many homeowners use the Internet to research their purchases ranging from household appliances to new cars. Why stop there when you can save thousands of dollars each year by researching mortgage products online?The Internet Makes Researching Mortgage Lenders and Their Products EasyUsing the ... more...

Mortgage Lenders for Dummies
If you are a homeowner applying for a new mortgage, refinancing your existing mortgage, or looking for a home equity loan, you may feel overwhelmed with the number of choices you have. There are many different types of lenders; a lender exists for nearly any circumstance. Choosing the wrong ... more...

Hawaii Mortgage and Home Loan Trends
One of the latest trends in the mortgage industry in the Hawaiian islands involves pre-approving borrower loans. Prospective buyers will know what they can afford before shopping for a home. When you pre-approve, home sellers and real estate agents will know you are a serious buyer. Being approved ... more...

Refinancing With Cash Out
If you have lived in your home for a reasonable amount of time and have acquired equity through appreciation and monthly mortgage payments, you may be considering liquidating some of that equity by refinancing with cash out.Refinancing with cash out in laymen terms simply means to refinance your ... more...

Refinancing with a Home Equity Loan
If you have lived in your home for a reasonable amount of time, you may be considering refinancing.Refinancing can be done in a few different ways. One of the most popular recently has been the home equity loan.A home equity loan is a loan used to pay off your existing mortgage at a lower rate.Also ... more...

Shopping for A Mortgage? Do Your Homework First
If you happen to be shopping around for a mortgage, it is very important that you first take the necessary time to do your homework.When I say homework, I am talking about research. There are so many loan programs out there that it is easy to get lost in all of the mortgage jargon that people in ... more...

There's a Referral for Everyone
I worked for years as a mortgage loan officer. During this time I worked with two very successful loan officers, however, their styles were polar opposite. These two guys were opposites to the point where they basically didnt like each other, and spent most of the day avoiding one another.Here are ... more...

Spend More Time Selling
On average a sales person spends less than two hours per day selling their products. This statistic never seized to amaze me, even though I had often found myself being an active participant of its findings.Lets face it, if we spend so little time in our day selling, why are we in sales to begin ... more...