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Questions About Mortgage Brokers and Lenders
June 24, 2002 I get tons of mail from borrowers who are confused about the differences between lenders and mortgage brokers, and how these differences matter. "What is a mortgage broker?" A mortgage broker is a loan provider who offers the loan products of different ... more...

Are Mortgage Prices Negotiable?
January 3, 2005 When Are Mortgage Prices Negotiable: the General Rule The general rule is that interest rates and points are negotiable when the person the borrower is dealing with has the discretion to change them. (Points are an upfront charge expressed as a percent of the ... more...

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discount Point
Discount Point Fees paid to lenders. 1 point = 1% of the loan amount. On a $100,000 loan 1 point is $1000. Points may be further classified into origination points or discount points. In laymen terms, a point is a fee you pay to a lender or broker. Each point is one percent of ... more...

Back End Pionts vs Front End Points
Back End Points vs. Front End Points A point is a type of mortgage slang for a percentage point. The technical term for point is loan origination fee. In laymen terms, a point is a fee you pay to a lender or broker ... more...

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Real Estate Investing By The Numbers
Just like most things real estate investing can be broken down into easy to learn step.Step One - Learn the basics:Ownership of real estate is evidenced by a valid deed. When you buy property the seller signs a deed that transfers his ownership interest to you. Most states use a Warranty Deed. ... more...

Credit Report Secrets: Do You Know What They Reveal?
If youve ever applied for a credit card or loan, youve probably had your credit report reviewed by the lender. Your credit report has a huge impact on your financial future, so its well worth your time to be sure that you understand what your credit report says about you. Even if youre not ... more...

Making Sense of the Information in Your Credit Report
If you've ever applied for a credit card or loan, youve probably had your credit report reviewed by the lender. Your credit report has a huge impact on your financial future, so its well worth your time to be sure that you understand what your credit report says about you.Even if youre not ... more...

Follow-Up - The Key To Successful Closings
If everyone always did everything they said theyd do, wed all be a lot richer. Unfortunately, tasks are overlooked, and the ball is often dropped. If you want to have successful closings, you must have strong follow-up skills to catch problems early in the process. Follow-up on everyone and ... more...

Understanding The Different Types Of FICO Credit Scores
Before credit scores were developed, lenders use to physically look over each applicants credit report and credit history to determine whether or not to extend credit. This process was highly time consuming and sometimes resulted in large human errors.As a result, Fair Isaac created the credit ... more...

How To Buy Real Estate - Yes, YOU CAN!
If you want to buy a house but dont think you can for any of the following reasons, this article is intended to give you correct information so that you can make smarter choices and open yourself up to a world of wealth, possibilities and realistic expectations.The truth is you are being ... more...

What is a Bridge Loan?
A bridge loan, which can also be called a hard money loan, is a short-term loan that is used until a person or company can secure permanent financing. Basically, they "bridge" the gap between today's need for immediate cash to pay bills and the final closing of a pending investment deal or ... more...

Big Brother Knows What's in Your Credit Report - How About You?
Whether you are aware of it or not, credit bureaus have been keeping tabs on you and how you use credit. When it's time for you to apply for a mortgage, credit card, or personal loan, your credit report is what lenders look at to decide to approve you or not.Information about you is collected and ... more...


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