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Who Should Take an FHA Mortgage?
April 24, 2000, Revised October 31, 2002, March 14, 2003, September 7, 2004 "We recently purchased a home with 20% down, with mortgage insurance provided by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). When we closed on it, we were ... more...

How Much Do Mortgage Brokers Make?
April 9, 2001 "You have written a lot about how borrowers need to protect themselves against hidden charges by mortgage brokers, but you haven?t indicated how much is too much. Do you have any information on how much brokers actually charge?" ... more...

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Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC) also called "Freddie Mac" - a quasi-governmental, federally sponsored organization that acts as a secondary market investor to buy and sell mortgage loans. FHLMC sets many of the guidelines for conventional ... more...

Fannie Mae, FNMA
Fannie Mae (FNMA) A private and tax-paying corporation created by Congress that acts as a secondary market investor to buy and sell mortgage loans. FNMA sets many of the guidelines for conventional mortgage loans, as does FHLMC. Fannie Mae purchases and sells conventional ... more...

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Mortgage Loans For People With Poor Credit
There are a plethora of mortgage loan options for people with poor credit. You can choose from zero down to interest only loans. You can also be backed by the government for reduced rates. You can even find traditional loans with relatively rates. Picking the right mortgage loan is really about ... 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...

Easing Your Way Into Homeownership: A Guide To Low Down Payment Mortgage Programs
Theres no question about it: Buying a first home is a big financial commitment. In most cases, a home is the largest single purchase an individual or family will make in a lifetime. However, because of the tax advantages afforded to homeowners, buying a home also can be one of the best financial ... more...

Bridging Loan Basics
A Bridging Loan is a short-term loan used as a way to provide funding for the purchase of a new property while the borrower awaits the sale of an existing property. Unless all the stars are in perfect alignment, its tricky to coordinate the sale of one property and the purchase of another property ... more...

Refinance After Bankruptcy - Refinancing with a Low Credit Score
Refinancing after a bankruptcy can help you access your homes equity at rates better than other forms of credit. You can also use it to lower your rates and payments after your bankruptcy has been discharged for awhile. The important thing is to look for the right lenders so you dont get caught ... more...

Buying a Home After Bankruptcy
If you're planning on buying a home after bankruptcy you'll want to read this article carefully.Buying a home is probably the biggest purchase you will ever make. Having a bankruptcy on your credit report adds an extra challenge.If you've read my book After Bankruptcy Credit Solutions, then know ... more...

Following Conventional Wisdom Could Cause This Fatal Million Dollar Mistake
Conventional Wisdom States Buy a House Get a Fixed Rate Mortgage and Make Extra Payments to Pay Your Mortgage off as Fast as Possible. If you follow Conventional Wisdom you will be making a Million Dollar Mistake. Keep Reading to find out why.(This Example is Similar to one Used By Ric Edelman in ... more...

Understanding How to Get Easy Home Loans for the Self Employed
There are three specific criteria that make any loan work. They are:1. Collateral - What you have of value (assets) to place at risk if you should default on the loan.2. Capacity - Your ability to pay back the loan over time. This includes income reporting such as IRS Form W-2 or 1099. Capacity ... more...

Save Thousands on Your Home by Utilizing California Refinance
Whenever I hear the word refinance or mortgage, I start to get nervous. In California, most folks like to relax, enjoy the sun, sky and surf (or mountains if you have em) and not mess around with their hard-earned homes. But California Refinance can actually save people thousands upon thousands of ... more...

California Mortgage Brokers
A Mortgage is a long-term loan for a large amount, commonly taken for a property or a house. It is a kind of home loan except that it is termed for longer. Mortgages are available through a bank, private lenders, or property sellers. Unlike personal and home loans provided by banks and financial ... more...

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