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Which Adjustable Rate Mortgage Index Is the Best?
February 7, 2000 "Could you tell me which ARM index is best for the borrower, and why?" An ARM's index is used to set the interest rate, subject to any rate caps, after the initial rate period ends. For example, a ... more...

Can the Fully-Indexed Rate on an Adjustable Rate Mortgage Be Biased?
June 5, 2000 ?I am considering two very similar 7% adjustable rate mortgages that adjust the rate every year.  The rate on one is tied to the 11th District Cost of Funds Index (COFI) with a 3% margin. The other rate is tied to the one-year Treasury index with a 2% margin ... more...

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Adjustable Rate Mortgage, ARM
Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Also known as a variable rate mortgage. The interest rate on these mortgages changes periodically. Variable or adjustable loans are loans whose interest rate fluctuates over the period of the ... more...

Margin
Margin The amount a lender adds to the index on an adjustable rate mortgage to establish the adjusted interest rate. Margin is constant throughout the life of the loan. INDEX + MARGIN = FULLY INDEXED RATE Example using the 1 Year Treasury: 1 Year Treasury Index = ... more...

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Home Equity Loan and Home Equity Loans
Home equity loans have become one of the most sought after ways to lower debt payments through consolidation, to find the cash for remodeling, or purchasing a vehicle at a low interest rate. Applying for a home equity loan is like other loan applications: The applicant gives the prospective lender ... more...

Selling by Owner Escrow or Closing Checklist
Home sellers should keep on top of their pending sale; especially when selling without the assistance of a real estate agent. Sometimes busy real estate agents forget to monitor all aspects of a pending sale.Heres a checklist for home sellers:Selling Escrow ChecklistProperty Address:Date escrow ... more...

Don't Let Tax Time Stress Wear You Down
Tips That Make Tax Season EasierApril 15 is not that far away, time to gather your receipts, pay stubs, bills and W2 forms. As the tax return filing stealthily approaches, anxiety over filing our taxes is a certainty in all our lives.Get this years papers in order before you are looking at next ... more...

Is Myspace the New "In" Meeting Place?
MySpace is an online social-networking service that lets people set up a profile where they can share photos, music and chare their interests with other people.According to MySpace, they are the place for: Friends who want to talk Online Single people who want to meet other Singles ... more...

Baby Shower Party Games
Racking your brains and can't come up with some good baby shower party games? It happens from time to time that we can't figure out anything to line up for a party. Here are a few helpful suggestions for games at the Baby Shower you plan on throwing.Think about creating an activity that leaves ... more...

What is the 1% or 1250% Mortgage Interest Rate All About?
Is this real, are you kidding? Yes and No. There really are programs such as this available but a report issued by a Wall street firm suggests that some low-payment loans in todays hot market could cause problems for borrowers who dont really understand the risks they are going into. This low start ... more...

If You Do not Respect Money, You Will Never Have Any
We have all heard folks tell us that the root of all evil is money. Some of us have heard people say follow the money and you will find a felon jelling. These are interesting comments, however if you follow the richest man in the World you will see a foundation, which has given more money than any ... more...

Student Loan and Student Loans
A student loan is a loan that is granted to a college student enrolled in courses full or part time for at least one semester or quarter and who have declared a major with the intent of pursuing a degree of higher education. Student loans can be granted through various lenders with a governmental ... more...

Types of Life Insurance
There are different types of life insurance policies available. Shop around and compare policies to ensure that you receive the best deal possible. This sounds obvious, however, there are dozens of different types of life cover plans available and it is important that you select the right one for ... more...

Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Your Mortgage!
Mortgages tend to be complicated with varying interest rates, terms, numerous fees and conditions that can greatly impact the final outcome, or better represented by the money spent to borrow the money to buy a new home. There are financial advisors, mortgage lenders, loan officers, and other ... more...

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30 Yr Fixed Rate
15 Yr Fixed Rate
5/1, 3/1 ARM
CODI
COSI
12 MTA
COFI 11th District, Federal
12 Month LIBOR (USD)
1 Year CMT
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WSJ Prime Rate
FNMA
Federal Funds
30 Year Treasury

 

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