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What Is an Upfront Mortgage Lender?
July 8, 2003 Since I began fielding questions about mortgages in 1998, I have been frustrated by my inability to answer one question in particular, which gets thrown at me all the time. The question is "Can I trust [name of mortgage lender]?" A variant is ... more...

Introducing: Upfront Mortgage Lenders
July 21, 2003 "Can I trust [name of mortgage lender]?? ?Where can I go to get information about [name of mortgage lender]?  Since I began fielding questions about mortgages in 1998, these have been among the questions I have been asked most frequently ... more...

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Mortgage Baked Securities, MBS
Mortgage Baked Securities, MBS Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are bond or other financial obligation secured by a pool of mortgage loans. Mortgage loans are purchased from banks, mortgage companies, and other originators and then assembled into pools by purchasing entity. ... more...

Settlement Statement, HUD-1
Settlement Statement, HUD 1 Document used by the settlement agent to itemize all charges for a real estate transaction, detailing the final financial settlement and costs paid by both buyer and seller of a property. Settlement Statement or closing document required by HUD ... more...

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Get instant on-line mortgage rate quote and closing cost estimate. Only put your loan numbers. No contact info required. Compare offers from top mortgage lenders... more...

Is It Time To Buy A House?
At some point as you're writing out your rent check, you get to the point where you look at the amount and think to yourself - at this rate, I could BUY a house. If you're fed up with paying rent every month that's high enough to finance a mortgage, it may be time to take a serious look at what it ... more...

Are You Being Offered Best Personal Loans?
The total lending in the UK has seen an upward trend. The figures released for September, 2005 shows that the total lending has increased by 9.0bn. Secured loans, that constitute an important part of the total lending, are not very far behind. It has seen a growth of around 7.7bn. No data is ... more...

California Mortgage Loans
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...

Which College Loan is Right for You?
Many young college students are under tremendous pressure trying to figure out how they are going to pay the high costs of college tuition. Often times, their parents are equally concerned about where the money will come from for their child's education expenses. If you're a worried student or ... more...

Dos and Don'ts: Student loans
Parents should begin saving money early for their children's college education because of the high costs and expectations that parents will pay part of the costs associated with the education. Several stock mutual funds are recommended.Here's a question that's as pleasant to consider as a ... more...

Investor Guide to Financial Health
Step 1: Spend less than you earnPerhaps the simplest financial concept is the toughest for us to conquer- spend less than you earn. After paying your living expenses (bills, loan and mortgage payments, cost of food, charitable contributions, taxes, etc), you can begin to save and invest toward your ... more...

How to Use a Home Equity Line of Credit Calculator
Most home owners know that the lower the interest rate, the lower the monthly payments. But then the process may get a bit fuzzy. While your monthly payments may be the same every month, you are not applying the same amount to the principal of the loan. Your amortization will vary month to month. ... more...

Residential Mortgages a Step Ahead on the Property Ladder
Doesnt Residential mortgage give the impression that they are a different breed of mortgages? They are often thought at the first instance to be a complex term, which they arent. They are actually the regular mortgages that we hear of so often.Mortgages can be taken by all people whether for living ... more...

Understanding Bad Credit Debt Consolidation
As long as the credit report is free of any discrepancies and presents a perfect credit history, you are a favourite with the loan providers. Loans are approved within no time. Loan providers are ready to provide more than what is desired. The picture changes as soon as the first default is ... more...

Don't Sell Your House--Ever!
Keeping your existing house when you buy a new one could be THE most profitable financial decision you could make. Consider the following:1. Second stream of income: When you move to another place and keep your current house as a rental, this gives you an extra stream of income.2. Pay less tax: ... more...

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