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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...

Save Commission by Becoming a Broker?
March 20, 2000 "I just obtained my real estate broker's license. I want to finance the purchase of my own home and save money by earning the commission on the mortgage. Is there a list of lenders and loan programs similar to the ... more...

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Good Faith Estimate, GFE
Good Faith Estimate (GFE) A disclosure of estimated settlement costs. Lenders or brokers must provide this list to the loan applicant for a mortgage loan within 3 business days after receipt of the application. The GFE is intended to assure that consumers have adequate ... more...

Mortgage Lender
Mortgage Lender A company that lends money on the security of land, houses, and real estate. A mortgage lender is the institution that provides the money to the borrower at closing. The borrower in turn, will sign a note provided by the lender stating their debt, their obligation ... more...

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Get instant on-line mortgage rate quote and closing cost estimate. Only put your loan numbers. No contact info required. Compare offers from top mortgage lenders... more...

Real Estate: Buyer's Agent, Seller's Agent & Dual Agent (defined and explained)
There is a relatively new and not always well understood practice in Real Estate sales; it is called Buyer Agency or Buyer's Agent. Until recently Realtors and agents usually represented the seller, in opposition to the buyer, during the real estate transaction. Even the real estate agent who drove ... more...

Are You A Victim Of A Predatory Mortgage Foreclosure?
Help is available to borrowers who have claims against their lenders for violating the Truth in Lending Act and other laws regulating credit transactions. Such violations may be a defense to a mortgage foreclosure. If there is a violation, you may be able to void the mortgage and apply 100% of your ... more...

Dude Stop The Whining... Get the Capital To Fund Your Business
Raising capital to start a new business may seem like a daunting task, but it need not be overwhelming if you follow a few basic business practices. If you have a viable idea that will net a return for your investors and prepare a compelling business plan the chances are good that you can find ... more...

Organizational Techniques - Tickler and Chron File
One of the biggest problems we encounter in our consulting with businesses, and our students is time management and organizational techniques. This article will concentrate on some good organizational strategies. Two of the best organizational techniques I have found over the years are the Tickler ... more...

No Money! Does It Really Matter? (Free E-Books)
You can use the sellers existing financing for part of the purchase price. Buying "subject to" you only have to fund the money for the sellers equity! You can get a cash buyer and do a simultaneous close or flip your deal to the buyer for a cash assignment fee. You can sell your contract to another ... more...

Mortgage Loan Most Bankers Won't Give May Be Exactly What You Need to Buy or Refinance Your Home
A few years ago, a loan officer who worked for me was having a problem helping a customer. He was new to the business and had very little patience for problems (as you might have already guessed, he didnt last very long). He told me the customer was a doctor, who had left a hospital job to open his ... more...

13 Extra Costs to be Aware of Before Buying a Home
Whether you're looking to buy your first home, or trading up to a larger one, there are many costs - on top of the purchase price - that you must figure into your calculation of affordability. These extra fees, such as taxes and other additional costs, could surprise you with an unwanted financial ... more...

Learn the Difference Between a Mortgage Inquiry and Mortgage Application
Mortgage lenders are allowed to make there own application processes, so sometimes if not done with a formal written document, and with the use of employees and other loan officers or brokers, it can be unclear on whether or not the applicant is simply an inquiry or an applicant.When the loan ... more...

Top 5 Things Not to Do When You Apply For Your Mortgage!
Save yourself money, time, energy and just a whole lot of problems by following these 5 tips as what not to do when you apply for your mortgage.Some people make mistakes regarding their mortgages, so it is in your best interest to get educated and understand your role when applying for a mortgage. ... more...

Whats the Score?
You may be aware that in a basketball game the assistant coaches keep an almost unending list of personal statistics for each player. Rebounds, assists, points, minutes played, etc. Why is that? Because they know that these individual statistics all add up to the bottom line. The final score. If ... more...

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