Six Simple Steps for Getting More Applications
When I first started out as a loan officer, one of the things I found to be the toughest, was taking an application over the phone. I just didnt seem to have the skills, nor did I have a plan. I was literally calling people on the phone and saying something to the effect of; Hello, my name is Jay ... more...

The Basics of Home Loans - Interest Rates, Closing Costs, Points
Stop! Before you look up mortgage companies up in your phone book, check out the offers online. Getting a mortgage online can save you some serious money. When you lookup mortgage companies only in your area, you're greatly restricting the competetive pool of companies to offer you a good loan. ... more...

Debt Consolidation Lenders How Can Lenders Help You Reduce Debts?
Lenders can help you reduce your debts through lower rates and smaller payments. Turning in your high interest credit card accounts for a low interest equity or personal loan can easily cut your rates in half. You can also manage your monthly payments on your terms, to best fit your budget ... more...

How To Buy a Home After Foreclosure
Buying a home after a foreclosure is just a matter of careful planning and researching. While a foreclosure will stay on your credit record for seven years, you can qualify for a mortgage sooner than that. The following steps will give you a quick overview of how to buy a home after a foreclosure ... more...

Mortgage Loan Should You Pay Points?
If you are in the process of shopping for a mortgage you may wonder about paying points. Many people will tell you to avoid paying points at all costs. Are there any advantages to paying points? Here is all you need to know about paying points on your mortgage loan.Points, often referred to as ... more...

An Introduction to Mortgage Marketing
The other day I had an appointment to meet with a client about a real estate classifieds website. We decided to meet at a local restaurant and discuss the project over a few beers and oysters. For the first hour or so we talked about his goals and the general operation of the website, the design, ... more...

Atlanta Mortgage Refinancing
Mortgage lenders also provide refinancing to borrowers. The Atlanta Mortgage Group Inc. offers "No Cost" Refinancing, in which the borrower is not required to pay closing costs. Generally there will be fees associated with obtaining a mortgage relating to relating to loan origination, appraisal, ... more...

Teaching Your Children The Art of Being Frugal
Teaching children proper money-management skills cannot be underestimated. A lot of parents focus on helping their children with math homework and bedtime reading, but fail to give them the much needed skills we all use to control our money. There are things we can do to influence our children and ... more...

How To Buy a House After Bankruptcy
You can buy a house after bankruptcy before it drops off your credit record in seven to ten years. Rates can be reasonably low in only two years by rebuilding your credit score. Also, taking time to search for just the right loan can save you thousands on interest payments and fees. These four ... more...