Guide to Mortgage Terms
Listed below is a guide to mortgage terms. It is a useful list of definitions of mortgage terms that may or may not be familiar to you.AprThis stands for Annual Percentage Rate. It takes into account all fees and other costs in connection with the mortgage as well as the lenders interest rate ... more...

FHA Mortgage: When Your Downpayment is a Gift
There has been so much fraud discovered in the FHA program allowing gift funds for downpayment that Lenders and borrowers are required to absolutely document every step of the gift transaction to prove it was legitimate.Heres how it works: FHA allows the required downpayment to be a gift from ... more...

Option ARM Mortgage Loan - Is This Really for You?
What happened to the days of a 15 or 30 year fixed rate mortgage loan? Ultimately this is the safest and most popular mortgage loan product in our industry, but new mortgage products are hitting the market, and we in the mortgage business are using them to our advantage; ever heard the radio ... more...

Ten Things a Mortgage Processor Must Know to be Effective
From time to time, we hear a story about a processor gone bad. A processor that seemed so knowledgeable early on but now isnt keeping pace and cant seem to get along with anyone. Many unhappy customers, unhappy loan officers, and denied files later, Mr. Broker is forced to seek out a resolution ... more...

Making Sense of Mortgage Speak
Applying for a home loan can be overwhelming. You will need to contend with mountains of papers, contracts, documents; and do lots of planning and coordination. Add to that a whole language unique to the mortgage loan process and you have the makings of an experience unlike any other.Agreeing to ... more...

Guide To Refinancing Your Mortgage
Refinancing your mortgage can mean great savings for you and your family. Replacing your existing mortgage with a lower interest loan, changing the term of your loan, or even consolidating all your debts into this new loan could save you money, both monthly and over the life of the loan.The rule of ... more...

What a Commercial Mortgage Broker Must Do at Closing
Your role in this process is that of a bridegroom at a wedding: stay out of the way, be on time, and keep your mouth shut. Tom C. Korologos, U.S. Ambassador to Belgium, describing the advice he gives to presidential nominees. Quoted in the New York Times, September 4, 2005.A commercial mortgage ... more...

Mortgage Information - Refinancing? Second Mortgage? Home Equity Loan? Understand The Basics
A mortgage is usually the biggest purchase that an individual makes, and because of that, many people tend to get nervous during the process. But wouldnt it make things easier if you felt that you had a handle on the processor at least the terminology? After all, in order to get the best deal on ... more...

Bad Credit Mortgage Lenders - The 3 Most Common Subprime Lending Scams
Legitimate sub-prime lenders provide a needed service to many wishing to buy a home. By offering financing to those with adverse credit, sub-prime lenders offer a valuable financing options. However, predatory lenders take advantage of people with poor credit by charging excessive fees, forcing ... more...

The Cost of Refinancing - What Costs To Expect When You Refinance Your Home Mortgage Loan
Refinancing can save you thousands, especially if you have several years left on your mortgage. However, you can also choose to refinance simply to tap into your homes equity or reduce your monthly payments.How much will it cost? is a common question for homeowners considering refinancing their ... more...

Home Loans and Mortgages Beware of New Mortgage Elimination Scam
The booming real estate market has allowed many Americans to become equity rich. They may not have a lot of cash on hand, but they might have equity in their homes worth several hundred thousand dollars or more. Unfortunately, this increase in home wealth has spawned an equally booming business ... more...

Mortgage Costs and Fees Defined
If you are getting ready to buy a new home or to refinance your present home, you can benefit considerably by educating yourself on the basic costs and terms connected with mortgage loans and payments. Knowing in advance about current interest rates, discount points, loan fees, principal, interest, ... more...