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Why Is Alimoney Such a Drag?
June 19, 2000 "I make $93,000.00 a year, have good credit, and  my only debt is a $340 monthly car payment. I also pay alimony of $2500 a month.  When I use your affordability calculator and subtract the alimony from my income, I can afford a ... more...

When Co-Borrowers Split
July 19, 2000 "I am going through a divorce, and have agreed to stay on the mortgage for 3 years. At the end of that time, my ex-wife can refinance the house in her name.  How much will this impact my buying a new home during the 3 years?" The loan will show ... more...

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Negative Amortization
Negative Amortization Negative amortization, also known as Neg Amortization, NegAm, NegAmMort, occurs when borrower pays back less than the full amount of interest owed to the lender each month. The difference betweeen full interest and paid amount is added to the total amount ... more...

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Secured Loans - UK Overview
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Secrets & Benefits of Secured Loans
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A "Small Home" Primer
Introduction Smaller houses are very popular and there are many reasons that people are looking for the right-sized home. Empty nesters, those people whose children have now moved out on their own, have too much house to take care of and may want to use their equity for more enjoyable purposes. ... more...

6 Helpful Mortgage Tips
Here are some mortgage tips that can help you obtain a mortgage with less hassle, and at a lower overall cost: Determine how much home you can afford. Based on your income and any long term debt, know the maximum payments you can be certain of making comfortably. Home loans are serious ... more...

The Home Buyers' Guide To Understanding Mortgages In Amsterdam New York
Mortgages are not one-size-fits-all propositions. You truly need to do your homework before signing a major contract. If you bite off more than you can chew, you may lose your good credit status, as well as your home. One of the first steps you can take is to audit your finances. Know what you can ... more...

Mortgage Loans 101: Who or What is Freddie Mac?
Freddie Mac can help you obtain a home mortgage loan.But while Freddie Mac might sound like a generous uncle, its more closely related to Uncle Sam. So what is Freddie Mac, and how does it help you when buying a home?Freddie Mac is the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, a private corporation ... more...

Internet & Mortgage Calculations
Youve been approved! The words you have always wanted to hear when you filled out the home loan application. It swirls through your mind the opportunities and memories you will cherish in your new home. Before you even start shopping for a home it is best to understand in real terms what you can ... more...

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Secured Loans House the Most Positivistic Consequences of Loan Borrowing
One of the most enduring myths of loan industry is that secured loans are perhaps the most favorable loan type available. And guess what this myth is in fact one of the most enduring truths ever. Secured loans amass all that is good and positive about taking a loan. The score card of secured loans ... more...

Three Ways to Increase Mortgage Applications
If you are in the mortgage business, the very first thing you need before you can get anywhere, is an application.I spent years working in the mortgage industry, and my goal was to close one loan per week.Monday through Friday I would find myself a spot in the back of the office where I could pound ... more...

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