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The Fully Amortizing Mortgage and Savings Discipline
February 7, 2005 ?The equity from sale of our old house will cover the first 6 months of payments on the new one. To avoid spending this money, we plan to make 6 payments immediately, then we have 6 months to save enough from our current income to repeat the process. Is this ... more...

Are House Seller Contributions Kosher?
July 10, 2000  ?I offered $289K for a house but was not able to make a down payment.  The seller?s realtor told me that so long as I could pay all the closing costs, they would find a way to contribute 5% toward a down payment.   When we sat down to sign the ... more...

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Negative Amortization
Negative Amortization Negative amortization, also known as Neg Amortization, NegAm, NegAmMort, occurs when borrower pays back less than the full amount of interest owed to the lender each month. The difference betweeen full interest and paid amount is added to the total amount ... more...

Private Mortgage Insurance, PMI
Private Mortgage Insurance, PMI Loans with an LTV over 80% may require Private Mortgage Insurance (in some cases 75% or 70% when refinancing). If you do not have a 20 percent down payment, lenders will allow a smaller down payment. With the smaller down payment loans, however ... more...

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Debt Settlement -- Why the Critics Are Wrong
After October 17, 2005, a lot of people are going to become interested in debt settlement as an alternative to bankruptcy. That's the date the new bankruptcy law goes into effect, and it means a rude awakening for many consumers seeking a fresh start in bankruptcy court.It used to be that 7 out of ... more...

Florida Mortgage Brokers - Finding a Good Lender in Florida
You have spent months shopping the market for the perfect home, and now that you have found it, you might think that your shopping days are over, but in some ways, they are just beginning. Now comes the search for a mortgage company that understands your needs and can provide you with payment ... more...

Free Debt Management Services Compared
Debt plagues millions of people all over the world. Debt can be a positive thing. For instance, if we never had any debt we would never be able to buy a house or a car. Debt is necessary in many cases, but for some people it can get out of hand. There are many free debt management services ... more...

Mortgage Glossary - A Glossary of Mortgage Terms You Should Know
Acceleration Clause A clause in a mortgage defining that the entire outstanding balance can become due and payable should mortgage default occur. If the entire balance is not paid, the property will be foreclosed.Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Mortgage with interest rates that may be adjusted by ... more...

"Will That Be Cash Or Credit?"
From Bangkok to Edmonton, credit card statements stuff mail and email boxes with payment deadlines. Every bill reminds the giver that gifts given freely do not come free. Giving and buying often exceed generosity and need as a brittle piece of plastic becomes an avaricious spoiler of hopes and ... more...

Debt Consolidation Loans - Defining the Pros and Cons of the Method.
Debt consolidation agencies allege that debt consolidation loans can help create savings for its customers by reducing the amount to be paid for debts. The manner in which this will be realised is not immediately comprehensible to most people. Why will a person who legibly holds you in debt accept ... more...

Debt Consolidation Loans Defining the Pros and Cons of the Method.
Debt consolidation agencies allege that debt consolidation loans can help create savings for its customers by reducing the amount to be paid for debts. The manner in which this will be realised is not immediately comprehensible to most people. Why will a person who legibly holds you in debt accept ... more...

A Career in Mortgage Banking
Do you want a rewarding career that will make some descent money? Are you good with numbers? Are you good with paperwork? Do you like anything that has to do with money? If you answered yes, you may be interested in a career in mortgage banking. The best place to get an education on mortgage ... more...

Tips For First-Time Home Buyers
As a first-time homebuyer, you are eligible for many programs offered by mortgage companies and the government. An often-overlooked resource for the first-time buyer is their local county government or municipality. Many counties in the United States offer incentives for first-time home buyers. ... more...

How To Buy Real Estate - Yes, YOU CAN!
If you want to buy a house but dont think you can for any of the following reasons, this article is intended to give you correct information so that you can make smarter choices and open yourself up to a world of wealth, possibilities and realistic expectations.The truth is you are being ... more...

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