Howard Stern is Hot in Real Estate
Howard Stern has over 20 property related files in Queens, 27 in Brooklyn and 1 in Manhattan. The files include mortgages, releases or satisfaction pieces, liens and powers of attorney.One 11 page mortgage was recorded on 9-23-04 for a two family dwelling, located at 243 51st Street, Brooklyn in ... more...

Home Buyer 10 Extra Costs Above the Sales Price
1)Mortgage Application, Brokers Fees, and Points These costs can amount to thousands of dollars some like the application fee are poc (paid outside of closing) $200 to $500 depending on the lender. Broker fees a percentage of the loan are sometimes waived or rolled into the mortgage. Points .5% to ... more...

What I Know About Trump, Koch and Anyone Who Owns Property
Did you know that Donald Trump and his companies have approximately 300 hundred files in New York public records. A lot of them were UCC initial, assignment, continuation or termination.Other files include mortgages, assignments, declarations, certificates and deeds. Some are condominium sales. One ... more...

Mortgage Banking: Is It for You?
Are you quick with calculations and always ready to help people? If youre good with numbers and have great organizational skills, a career in mortgage banking may be a great idea. Most people who work in the mortgage banking field are residential or commercial loan officers.A mortgage loan officer ... more...

Mortgage Glossary - A Glossary of Mortgage Terms You Should Know
Acceleration Clause A clause in a mortgage defining that the entire outstanding balance can become due and payable should mortgage default occur. If the entire balance is not paid, the property will be foreclosed.Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Mortgage with interest rates that may be adjusted by ... more...

Bad Credit? Qualify Yourself For A Zero Down Mortgage Loan
I decided to write this article today after closing a home purchase loan for a couple that had some major credit issues. They got into the house with ZERO down payment, and only had to bring $600 for the closing costs. Their situation was pretty bad, Im talking about a bankruptcy 2 years ago, ... more...

Mortgage: Rehabilitation Of Financial Helplessness
The term mortgage is assumed really controversial by people when they are contemplating the idea of taking a loan. It is definitely a very simple procedure which is presumed complicated because your home is attached to the term mortgage. In the layman language it is the conditional conveyance of ... more...

Understanding a UK Commercial Mortgage
In many ways a commercial mortgage is just like a residential mortgage in that you pledge real property as collateral against a loan to either buy or refinance that property. You can also receive a commercial re-mortgage and use it as a line of credit for any business purpose.When you use a ... more...

How easy is it to get a Commercial Mortgage in the UK?
As is the case when applying for any mortgage, be it a residential or a commercial mortgage, the better your credit and the better the collateral, the easier the process becomes. But that doesn't mean that if your credit is less than perfect, or you want to purchase commercial property in a less ... more...

Remortgages: Reaping Benefits on Expertise of Mortgage
It is human tendency to exchange what they have for something better. The benefits of such an exchange cannot be always guaranteed. With remortgages benefits are guaranteed for Benefits is the guiding principle in this process Remortgages is exchanging your present mortgage for new mortgage. ... more...

A Brief Commercial Mortgage Guide
Commercial mortgage loans are used when purchasing structures such as office buildings, apartment complexes, health care facilities and retail outlets. Whether its a hi-rise tower or a family-owned restaurant, buyers typically need additional funding to complete the transaction. Commercial ... more...

What is a Buy To Let Mortgage?
A buy to let mortgage is a mortgage on a property which is to be let out or rented, rather than occupied by the owner. A buy to let mortgage is exactly as it sounds - a mortgage that allows you to buy a property in order to let if out to a tenant.This type of mortgage is similar to most others ... more...

US Commercial Mortgage Basics
Commercial mortgage loans are used when purchasing structures such as office buildings, apartment complexes, health care facilities and retail outlets. Whether its a hi-rise tower or a family-owned restaurant, buyers typically need additional funding to complete the transaction. Commercial ... more...

Securing a US Commercial Mortgage
Whats the most efficient way to secure a US Commercial Mortgage? Work with a mortgage broker who specializes in this area. If youve ever applied for a loan, youre familiar with the mountain of paperwork you are required to complete during the process. The lender takes the applicants information, ... more...

Real Estate Value: Knowing yours is Key to Mortgage Success
The value of the real estate you own, whether it is your personal residence or an investment property, is critical to your mortgage and financial success. If the balance on your mortgage is close to or higher than the value of your property, your real estate is not the financial machine it should ... more...