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Are Mortgage Assumptions a Good Deal?
November 17, 2003, Revised December 20, 2005 ?I have been offered a deal where I take over the home seller?s mortgage. What are the pros and cons of doing this??  Benefit of Mortgage Assumptions to Buyers When a homebuyer assumes responsibility for a home seller?s ... more...

Are Mortgage Balloon Loans Safe if the Bubble Bursts?
May 5, 2003 "What happens if the housing bubble bursts? Will I lose my house if I owe more on it than it is worth? If I take out an ARM or balloon loan, will I be able to refinance them when they come due?" If you continue to pay your mortgage on time, you don?t ... more...

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Shared Appreciation Mortgage, SAMt
Shared Appreciation Mortgage, SAM A mortgage in which a borrower receives a below-market interest rate in return for which the lender (or another investor such as a family member or other partner) receives a portion of the future appreciation in the value of the property. May also ... more...

Equity
Equity The difference between the fair market value and current indebtedness, also referred to as the owner's interest. The value an owner has in real estate over and above the obligation against the property. Equity increases as the mortgage is paid or as the property enjoys ... more...

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Getting a Home Improvement Loan: What Your Bank Needs
The popularity of stores like Home Depot and Lowe's show how many homeowners are jumping on the home improvement bandwagon. Maybe you're thinking of redoing part of your house as well. Perhaps you want the kitchen of your dreams or an extra bathroom. You know you'll have to take out a loan to ... more...

Unlock your Home Loan Piggy Bank
With the recent sharp increase in property values your current home could be a pot of gold.Property prices have increase about 20% - 30% over the past year but according to economists this current boom will not continue or much longer despite recent changes in property taxes announced in the budget ... more...

Searching for the Perfect Car Loan
Credit Unions have long been known as the place to go when you are in the market for a new or used car. Todays credit union pairs its long history of car financing with technological and bargaining tools that help consumers every step of the way.Of course, programs vary among credit union, but ... more...

Tips for Finding a Low Interest Loan
If you find yourself in need of some additional money to cover expenses, consolidate debts, or make large purchases, you might begin thinking about trying to find a low interest loan.Getting a low interest loan isn't always easy, however interest rates can fluctuate depending upon local and ... more...

How to Secure a Low Cost Online Loan
If you're in the market for a loan and haven't thought about online options, you might want to consider looking into getting a low cost online loan.Unlike a traditional loan from a bank or finance company, a low cost online loan doesn't require you to drive around from lender to lender, looking for ... more...

A Look at the Advantages of Secured Loan
If you're in the market for a loan, you might want to stop and consider the advantages of secured loan.If you're not exactly what a secured loan is, it is a type of loan that requires collateral to secure the loan and guarantee that the loan amount is repaid meaning that some piece of property such ... more...

Finding a Low Cost Loan
Locating the low cost loan that you want isn't always easy it can sometimes take days or even weeks of comparing loan rates and doing research before you find the loan with the interest rate and terms that you want.A low cost loan doesn't have to simply be a dream, though; there are a variety of ... more...

Finding the Best Low Cost Secured Loan
If you're in the market for a low cost secured loan, you're in luck. A variety of lenders are available to offer you a low cost secured loan, and this means that you have several options for finding the low cost secured loan that's right for you.From banks and lending companies to online lenders, ... more...

Don't Overpay for a House, Even in Today's Market
If there's one thing American investors love, it's an over-inflated market. Which is why they keep buying houses and new ones keep coming onto the market. According to the latest data, housing starts rose an annualized 3.4% in September, matching a 17-year high. Whoo-ha! Go, baby go.I wonder if ... 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...


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