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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...

Does Mortgage Brokerage Attract Rogues?
July 5, 1999 "You have had some unflattering things to say about mortgage brokers... Do you believe that the industry attracts rogues?" I don?t believe that the industry attracts more than its share of rogues, but it ... more...

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Closing Costs
Closing Costs Expenses incurred by the buyer and seller in a real estate or mortgage transaction. There are two types of costs: recurring and non recurring. Non-recurring costs are one time transactional costs ... more...

Settlement Costs, Closing Costs
Settlement Costs, Closing Costs Expenses incurred by the buyer and seller in a real estate or mortgage transaction. There are two types of costs: recurring and non recurring. Non-recurring costs are one time ... more...

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Get Free mortgage brokerage Quotes and Estimates

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...

Mortgage Brokers vs. Banks
When it comes to searching for the right kind of mortgage to meet your needs, you will probably come across a decision about who you should borrow from: Do mortgage brokers or banks make better lenders?A mortgage broker is a mediator that facilitates the process of acquiring a mortgage for ... more...

Is the Inverse Mortgage a Scam? New Program Promises Mortgage Payoff inside of 5 Years
If a mortgage could be paid off in five years or less, without it costing homeowners an extra cent, why wouldnt every homeowner in America be doing it? Because they dont know, or because theyre too wise? Although the former may be the case for many, I certainly hope the latter is the answer for ... more...

Mortgages 101
Finding the perfect mortgage is like finding your dream home; it takes lots of work. You may find that you have a few questions about mortgages. Buying a home can be a very stressful time, but through a little education, you can understand every step of the process in securing your financing.Dont ... more...

How to Sell Your Home Without a Real Estate Agent
Considering the rapid rise in home prices over the past several years, home sellers are taking a hard look at the commission they have to pay to a real estate brokerage to market and sell their home. Real estate commissions vary across the country; they average in the four to seven percent range ... more...

Mortgage Marketing
W. Edwards Deming said Marketing and innovation are the only source of value in business, everything else is a cost. And he was right.The only thing that adds to your bottom line is demand for your product. Demand is created by offering people products they want (innovation) and effectively ... more...

What Exactly is a Mortgage Broker and How Can He/She Help You Save Thousands on Your Mortgage?
Have you ever heard of a mortgage broker before? If you havent, then you definitely need to give yourself more options whether you are applying for a new home loan or are refinancing your current loan, and learn what they are all about. Mortgage brokers can help you save thousands over the life of ... more...

Leverage - Margin Debt
What is leverage?Here is a definition of leverage from an online dictionary "leverage - The use of credit or borrowed funds to improve one's speculative capacity and increase the rate of return from an investment, as in buying securities on margin."Essentially, the core idea of leverage is that ... more...

Know Your Mortgage Fees, and You'll Never Pay Too Much for Your Loan
If you buy new windows, youll not only pay for the windows, you will also pay an installation fee. When you purchase a car, you pay tax, title, assumption fee, etc. Just about every major purchase comes with extra costs or fees, and home loans are no different. Most people think they dont have to ... more...

Just What is a Broker?
In most circumstances a broker is a third party to an agreement to purchase a commodity, the item being bought and sold is neither owned nor controlled by the broker who simply acts as an intermediary and is normally paid on completion of an agreement. Brokers who also act as sellers or as buyers ... more...

Florida Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates in any market typically vary weekly or even daily. For the month of October 2005, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage averaged slightly below six percent, which is comparable to the national average for the same period. Average interest rates for a one-year adjustable ... more...

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