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Mortgage Closing Date: Does it Matter?
September 19, 2001, Revised December 17, 2003, Revised August 2, 2004 "We purchased a home that should be completed in late July.   A friend said that it would it be advantageous to close in early August as ... more...

Does the Good Faith Estimate Help?
January 7, 2002 "I am working with a mortgage broker who gave me a document called ?Good Faith Estimate?.  It shows the interest rate, term, loan amount and a listing of all the charges I will pay at closing: loan-related charges, title charges, everything.  It looks to me as ... more...

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Closing Costs
Closing Costs Expenses incurred by the buyer and seller in a real estate or mortgage transaction. There are two types of costs: recurring and non recurring. Non-recurring costs are one time transactional costs ... more...

Settlement Costs, Closing Costs
Settlement Costs, Closing Costs Expenses incurred by the buyer and seller in a real estate or mortgage transaction. There are two types of costs: recurring and non recurring. Non-recurring costs are one time ... more...

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Refinance Mortgage Rate Calculators - Valuable Tools For Getting The Best Loan
Are you looking for some inside information on refinance mortgage rate calculators? Here's an article that can help provide information for you to find the best rates for your mortgage.Refinancing is a smart move if you want to lower your monthly payment and overall interest on your bills. With ... more...

Mortgage Terminology for the First Time Home Buyer
Buying a Home for the first time can be a little nerve racking. Mortgage terminology that brokers use everyday can leave you scratching your head or shaking your head pretending that you know what theyre talking about. Here are some mortgage terms and definitions that youll be hearing when shopping ... more...

Procedures in Selecting the Best Home Loan
A home is made of hearts. Inside the strong compound of bricks and cement, a home narrates a story- the story of past, present and probable future. It is where one finds pleasure, hides sorrow and dreams for the incessantly moving seconds. It is contentment when a home becomes a reality.John Payne ... more...

The Howl - Monthly News Letter -Issue #2
The Code of Conduct ---- It seems almost ludicrous that this is a topic that many of us should consider in privately held distributorships.When I suggest there may be a need for a Code of Conduct I am not talking about a need based on employee behavior, I am talking about the need based on family ... more...

Home Mortgage Loan Refinancing Online - 3 Tips on Refinancing Your Home
When refinancing your home, it's helpful to know a few things about refinancing. When you refinance, you usually pay off the old loan and sign for a new loan, whether you are refinancing your 1st mortgage, second mortgage or home equity loan. The expense that comes in to play when refinancing are ... more...

Top 5 Credit Misconceptions
We have all heard the rumorsfrom neighbors, relatives or friends. There are a wide variety of myths floating around about what you should and shouldn't do to improve your credit reports and credit scores. The buck stops here! Phelps Creek Financial Coaching has exposed these urban legends to ... more...

When it Comes To Refinancing Your Home, a Refi is a Refi, Right?
In this day or automation, bill paying online and Internet loan applications, one would think that conducting a refinance loan is the same, no matter what. However, there are three main types of refinances, so it is important to learn the difference if you are considering refinancing.Rate/Term- ... more...

Online Home Equity Loans: A Basic Glossary
Home equity loans can be a great idea for individuals looking to get out of debt or make necessary repairs on their homes. During the process, you will come across a variety of terms and acronyms. We have gathered together some of the basic terms that you come across during your home equity loan. ... 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...

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...

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