Reverse Mortgages a Reversal of the Mortgage Process
Mortgages have assumed a number of characters from the time of their inception. The traditional mortgages used to be of the repayment type. Every month the mortgagor used to pay a certain amount towards both principal and interest. Sensing the hardships that people have to face in making these ... more...

Interest Only Mortgage? Consider a Graduated Payment Mortgage
Graduated payment mortgages (GPM) offer financing solutions for those who expect their income to rise in the future. A hybrid of an adjustable rate mortgage and fixed-rate mortgage, a GPM with its fixed interest rate starts with low payments that increase yearly based on the loans terms. If you ... more...

The Red Flags of Getting a Home Loan
Red flags are indicators that there may be a current or future problem with the borrower or transaction. They help Underwriters isolate pertinent issues that are part of the overall loan evaluation. They are questionable items, and when there are several, they usually indicate that something is ... more...

Mortgage Can Be A Long Engagement
Mortgage is a legal tool that pledges a real estate property as repayment in order to obtain a loan. Even though a person does not have enough funds to buy a property outright in cash, he can do so through mortgage. Mortgage provides the guarantee that the loan will be paid back on time. How so? ... more...

The 'Truth' About Real Estate Preforeclosure Profits
If you want to make BIG money in the Real Estate Business you must know the 'truth' about preforeclosures; not only do you need to know exactly what preforeclosures are, but you also have to learn how and when to invest in preforeclosures.As an investor you'll have to understand and be up-to-date ... more...

A Possible Bargain: Foreclosed Properties
In the superheated San Francisco Bay Area property market, foreclosed properties are available at as much as 40% below market value, writes Srini Saripalli.The last few months of a calendar year are considered sluggish for transacting real estate, but Silicon Valley seems to be an exception to ... more...

Christmas Loans A Gift on the Occasion of Christmas
It is still a few weeks to Christmas and every one is already up with demands. Little Mary, ever eager to add to her collection of dolls, wants the latest in the Barbie series. Eric who is a couple of years elder to her wants to be left no further. He is insisting on a bicycle. Helen, your wife has ... more...

Do Your Homework - Find the Mortgage That Fits Your Lifestyle and Your Budget
You've been looking at houses for months, and finally youve found it--the house that's just right. So now, all you have to do is to purchase your new home, move in, and get settled, right? Not quite. Theres one more big step to go-getting a mortgage loan. Youre going to want to decide on the type ... more...

Individual Voluntary Arrangements. IVA
What is an IVA?There is an alternative to bankruptcy called an "Individual Voluntary Arrangement" (IVA). This is a formal arrangement through the county court to pay an agreed amount off your debts over a shorter period. This usually means paying a high monthly instalment over 3 to 5 years. The ... more...