Financing the Purchase of Foreclosed Homes
Homes that have been foreclosed can be one of the most economical ways to get into a nice home without having to pay exorbitant costs. Its also a great way to get in on the real estate investment game as a beginner. Foreclosure occurs when an owner is unable to meet the financial obligations due a ... more...

How To Simplify Your Real Estate Buying/Selling Experience
Todays real estate consumer has a lot to consider during the sale or purchase of a home. Be it waiting for the right buyer/seller, mortgage rates, or the moving truck, the experience can take a bit of patience on the part of the consumer. With this in mind, it is incumbent upon real estate ... more...

5 Reasons Why you Need a Mortgage on a Property in Spain
I choose the word need carefully for it is more urgent than the alternative want and adds more strength to the issues discussed. For most readers though the need word will apply, perhaps not in all cases, but certainly in some and I would stress an understanding of how the issues impact you ... more...

California Bad Credit Mortgage
California is a beautiful place to live There is no doubt about that. But, to live in California you must pay the price, which is sky high real estate prices. Renting, as opposed to buying in California, can save a little bit of money. However, renting has the disadvantage of not building any ... more...

Mortgage Marketing: 3 Power Tools that Secure Leads from Realtors
Some real estate agents will never be loyal to one loan officer, instead they give their potential homebuyers three business cards of lenders for them to select from. What do you do if youre not getting a ringing endorsement from the agent? How can you beat the competition, so you get every lead ... more...

How Real Estate Investors Use Mortgage Note To Purchase Properties
Many of you may not be aware of the various ways notes can be used. The average person's understanding about notes is that people create them because they are desperate to sell a property. Nothing could be further from the truth.Real estate investors are now creating notes to finance properties ... more...

Mortgage Info You Can Actually Understand!
This is a great time to Refinance Your Home or Buy a New Home -- the Mortgage Rates are so low, these days! It's always worth a shot to find out what the costs of switching over to a new mortgage would be, to see if that's the right move for you.Whether you are building your own house, buying a new ... more...

Mortgage Loan Closing Costs for Refinance Loans and Home Purchase
If you are going to obtain a mortgage loan, for whatever purpose (home purchase or refinance) you are going to pay closing costs...period. Let me clarify regarding a purchase of a home...the seller may pay some or even all the closing costs in a transaction, but it essentially works out to just ... more...

Mortgage Terms Explained
When you are hunting for a mortgage, you will find that there are many different types of mortgages available. I will list some of the more common ones and their uses.15 vs 30 YearsYour mortgage term can be just about anything you choose. 15 and 30 year terms are popular these days, although 10 ... more...

Exotic Mortgage
With real estate prices ever on the rise, first-time home buyers are facing more difficulties in buying a home. Who ever thought they'd buy a $500,000 starter home?Mortgage lenders have acknowledged the problem by creating new and innovative mortgage products, mostly designed to lower the ... more...

How To Save Money On Your Mortgage
Obtaining a home loan is arguably the most expensive transaction youll experience in your lifetime. Therefore, getting the best home at the greatest value is an endeavor worth pursuing. Whether youre trying to squeeze in to a higher priced home or just trying to shave a couple bucks off of the ... more...

Mortgage Originator Marketing Differentiate or Die
One of the best ways to attract more clients is to quit marketing the same way your competitors do. Because when all mortgage originator marketing is essentially the same, it becomes nearly impossible to distinguish one loan officer from another. And studies show that consumers will make decisions ... more...

Why a Mortgage Professional Beats a Banker Every Time -- The Story Tells It All
The best way to explain why a mortgage professional is always better than a banker is to use an anecdote. My parents lived in the house I grew up in for 35 years, so it was finally time to move. They found a home they liked, made an offer, and signed a purchase agreement. After conferring with me ... more...

Securing the Best International Mortgage for Your Home in Spain
Are you one of a growing number of people planning on buying a holiday home in Spain?Or have you decided to expatriate, buy a Spanish home and live in it permanently?If so, you may be about to begin your hunt for an international mortgage to purchase real estate abroadThe task of finding the best ... more...