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How to Shop For a Mortgage
September 24, 2003, Revised November 12, 2004 Shopping for a mortgage effectively isn?t easy. Reforms proposed by HUD, which were pending at the time this article was first drafted, and which promised to make the process much easier, were never enacted.   ... more...

Is it Done Better in Denmark?
July 22, 2002 "A Danish friend was amazed when I told her of my ordeal in getting a mortgage. She said that in Denmark it was extremely easy and no one is ever taken advantage of. Can she possibly be right?" The Danish system is remarkably simple and efficient. While it does not ... 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...

Fixed Rate Mortgage
Fixed Rate Mortgage A mortgage loan with an interest rate that remains at a specific rate for the entire loan. Approximately 75% of home mortgages are this type. The mortgage interest rate will remain the same on these mortgages throughout the term of the mortgage for the ... more...

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Home Equity Loans Categories
Fixed Rate Mortgages: These loans have a fixed rate of interest over the entire term for which the loan has been disbursed. The term for these mortgages is typically between 10 to 30 years. The monthly interest payment on these loans is fixed and hence there exists a certainty about the repayment ... more...

A Brief Commercial Mortgage Guide
Commercial mortgage loans are used when purchasing structures such as office buildings, apartment complexes, health care facilities and retail outlets. Whether its a hi-rise tower or a family-owned restaurant, buyers typically need additional funding to complete the transaction. Commercial ... more...

Understanding Buy to Let Mortgage Rates
If you are a newcomer to the buy to let market; its easy to feel that everybodys speaking a foreign language. Follow our straight-talking guide for a jargon-free look at UK buy to let mortgage rates:Standard Variable Rate Buy to Let Mortgages: The interest on a SVR mortgage is set by the lender and ... more...

Adjustable Rate Mortgage Basics
Lenders designate Adjustable Rate Mortgages with a series of numbers. You will see loans designated 1:1, 3:2 or even 5:1. These numbers tell you the number of years your mortgage will have a fixed rate and how frequently after that your interest rate will be changed after that. For example a 1:1 ... more...

What is a Capped Mortgage?
A capped mortgage is a variable rate mortgage with a capped limit beyond which the rate paid will not exceed.Mortgages are available in a number of different interest rate options, one of which is the capped rate.A cap means that there will be a limit to any increase in the variable rates for a ... more...

Miami Online Home Loans
Living in Miami, Florida has so much to offer. Tropical weather, mild winters, lovely beaches, a thriving night life, a diverse community, and great food are some of what you can find in this bustling city. Home prices have been increasing sharply the last several years, therefore loan financing ... more...

Mortgages 101
Finding the perfect mortgage is like finding your dream home; it takes lots of work. You may find that you have a few questions about mortgages. Buying a home can be a very stressful time, but through a little education, you can understand every step of the process in securing your financing.Dont ... more...

Traditional Mortgages are Back in Style
The housing boom of recent years has allowed many Americans to purchase homes. Many new homeowners used non-traditional mortgages such as interest only and option loans to finance their purchases. Interest rates are still at historically low levels; however, mortgage interest rates are on the ... more...

How to Secure the Best Mortgage Deal and Save Yourself Thousands in Interest
When you consider that the average home owner will pay out far more in interest over the lifetime of their mortgage than their home actually cost in the first place, you can see why working to secure yourself the best possible mortgage deal now could save you tens of thousands of dollars in ... more...

US Commercial Mortgage Basics
Commercial mortgage loans are used when purchasing structures such as office buildings, apartment complexes, health care facilities and retail outlets. Whether its a hi-rise tower or a family-owned restaurant, buyers typically need additional funding to complete the transaction. Commercial ... more...

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