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HUD's Proposals For Reform
October 19, 2002 On July 29, 2002, HUD released a set of proposals to substantially change the ways in which home loans are originated in the US.  As usual, the proposals were open for comment, and many thousands of them were received.  Mine was among them, and is shown ... more...

Cash-out Mortgage Refinance or Home Equity Loan?
Column Delivered August 21, 2000, Revised September 6, 2002 ?I need $50,000 to remodel my house.  Is it better to refinance my existing mortgage (with a balance about $140,000) into a new $190,000 mortgage, or should I borrow the extra $50,000 with a home equity loan.? ... more...

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RESPA
Real Estate Settlement Procedure Act (RESPA) A federal law passed in 1974 that requires lenders to provide home mortgage borrowers in advance with information of known or estimated settlement costs. RESPA also limits the amount lenders may require to be held in escrow for ... more...

Vacation Home
Vacation Home Vacation home is a seasonally occupied property that is not the primary residence of the owner. Such residences are usually found in areas with substantial opportunities for recreation or tourist activity. Vacation Home As Investment When market is ... more...

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Mortgage Insurance Leads
The term mortgage can be defined as the legal device used in securing a property. A mortgage is also the method of using property as security for the payment of a debt. Mortgage insurance protects the lender against borrower default. If anyone is purchasing a home and is borrowing more than seventy ... more...

Escrow Accounts, Do You Absolutely Need One?
With escrow accounts the money for your home insurance and property tax is added to your monthly mortgage payment and is paid out each year. With that said, you may think that having an escrow account takes the responsibility off your shoulders because the bank will make the payment for you each ... more...

Buy A Home After A Disaster With Government Help
Buying a home after a disaster seems like an overwhelming task, but the government provides some help through a FHA program, 203(h). By providing mortgage insurance to disaster victims, borrowers can finance the purchase of a home or rebuilding costs.203(h) DetailsAfter an area has been declared a ... more...

Term Life Insurance Quotes for Singles
Term life insurance quotes are rarely a concern of single people, but they should be. Unfortunately, there is a misconception that term life is something owned only by families in the event that the chief breadwinner dies.Term life insurance quotes and policies should be on the minds of everyone, ... more...

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
If your down payment on a home is less than 20 percent of the appraised value or sale price, you must obtain private mortgage insurance, known as PMI, with your lender. This will enable you to obtain a mortgage with a lower down payment because your lender is now protected against any default on ... more...

How A New Millennium Home Loan Benefits A Homeowner In a Katrina Like Disaster
Hurricane Katrina has taken it's toll up in a 4 State region along the Gulf Coast. Many homeowners have been left at with huge repair and little or no insurance money to help with the fix-ups. A New Millennium Home might just be the solution for Future Katrina Like DisasterMany People are stuck ... more...

How Long Do I Need to Keep This? - A Guide to Receipts, Statements and Financial Clutter at Home
In most homes, paper causes clutter. And it seems to mysteriously multiply by itself. But just how long do you need to keep all those receipts, bank and credit card statements and other financial papers? Below is a handy reference that you can use for dealing with your home paper trail.Toss ... more...

'Budget' is a Four-Letter Word - Create a Spending Plan You Can Live With
'Budget' is a four-letter word when it comes to your personal finances, but face it--if you don't decide ahead of time what's most important to you, it's easier than pie to slip into that nearly-impossible-to-break habit of living bigger than your paycheck. Use these tips to get started on creating ... more...

Can You Afford Your Dream House?
So you want to buy a house eh? And you want to get a mortgage loan to cover the bulk of the cost. Well, this is a common way for people to purchase a new house and if you are going to get approved for a mortgage you will fist have to meet with a lender. This lender will go over all of your finances ... more...

Will Online Automobile Insurance Quotes Really Save Me Money?
If youre looking to save money on your auto insurance then online automobile insurance quotes are definitely something you want to look into. But there are more benefits to shopping online besides saving money. Receiving you car insurance quote online is fast, extremely easy, and exceptionally ... more...

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