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Borrow From the Builder's Lender?
  November 6, 2000 "The broker at the builder?s office where I am purchasing a home told me that I had to take my loan from her. Can this be true?" No. While the builder can require that you be qualified by his preferred lender, you are free to borrow from ... more...

Consolidating Debt With a New Purchase Mortgage
November 22, 2004 Some home buyers try to kill two birds with one stone by consolidating their debts in the new purchase mortgage. Usually this is not a good idea, as in the case illustrated below. "I have $30,000 in cash for a down payment on the $300,000 house ... more...

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VA Loan
VA Loan A VA loan is a mortgage loan in the United States guaranteed by the US Veterans Administration. The loan may be issued by qualified lenders. Available only to veterans possessing a Certificate of Eligibility. Purchasing a home with a VA Loan is not as difficult as ... more...

American Dream Downpayment Initiative
American Dream Downpayment Initiative The American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) aims to increase the homeownership rate, especially among lower income and minority households. ADDI help first-time homebuyers with downpayment and closing costs. The program assists low-income ... more...

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Getting a Nashville Mortgage Quote
Purchasing a new home requires much research on your part. Working with a realtor and finding a real estate closing attorney is vital in your quest to completing the deal. Of key importance is finding a lender; getting a Nashville Mortgage Quote will go a long way in helping you achieve that feat ... more...

Buy a House after Foreclosure - How to Get Approved
Purchasing a new home after a recent or past foreclosure is easier than you may think. Some previous homeowners are hesitant to apply for a mortgage. Considering their history, many assume that mortgage lenders will immediately deny their loan request. On the contrary, numerous lenders ... more...

How To Choose Your Mortgage Loan
Are you excited about purchasing your first home? Or maybe this isn't the first, but you should be excited anyway! It's a big step and a big decision. Finding the right mortgage loan is key. The key to saving yourself money and probably a few headaches down the line.Here are some helpful hints ... more...

Getting a Home Inspection
If you are in the process of purchasing a new home, it will definitely be in your best interest to have a home inspection done.Not only will you want to have a home inspection done for your own sake, and peace of mind. But most lenders will require that you have a home inspection before they will ... more...

Multi Million Dollar Estates In San Diego
Ask anyone what makes purchasing multi million dollar estates different from buying any other house, and invariably he or she will reply, "money." Greater sums raise the stakes and the stress level. Add to that a limited inventory of luxury homes in any one market, buyers and sellers with fewer ... more...

How to Get Your Home Mortgage Loan
If you are thinking of purchasing a new home soon you will need to know how to qualify for a new home mortgage. If you have a good credit history you will find it much easier to get approved for your home loan. If you do not have a good credit report you will have to take some time to build up your ... more...

A Qualified Mortgage Consultant Can Help Boost Credit Scores
Consumers interested in purchasing or refinancing a home will pay an interest rate based on current market conditions and their ability to pay back the loan. The borrowers income and debt ratios are taken into consideration by the lender, as well as the predictability factor provided by credit ... more...

How Can A Qualified Mortgage Consultant Help Boost Your Credit Scores?
Consumers interested in purchasing or refinancing a home will pay an interest rate based on current market conditions and their ability to pay back the loan. The borrowers income and debt ratios are taken into consideration by the lender, as well as the predictability factor provided by credit ... more...

Buying A Home After Bankruptcy - How Long Should You Wait to Buy?
Individuals interested in purchasing their own home strive to maintain a positive credit rating. This is achieved by paying bills on time, having a low debt to income ratio, and so forth. Nevertheless, several lenders are eager to offer home mortgages to individuals with bad credit. These mortgages ... more...

Mortgages for Dummies: Option Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Housing prices are at record highs. This has made purchasing a new home a very expensive proposition. In response to this mortgage lenders began offering products with lower monthly payments; this allowed people to qualify for larger loan amounts.The problem with these new loans is that they come ... more...

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