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Piggyback Loans: Two Mortgages Cost Less Than One?
August 7, 2000 ?I can?t afford to put 20% down.  My broker says it will cost less to take out a combination first and second mortgage, where the second would provide another 10% down, than to put 10% down on a first mortgage and ... more...

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...

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Closing Costs
Closing Costs Expenses incurred by the buyer and seller in a real estate or mortgage transaction. There are two types of costs: recurring and non recurring. Non-recurring costs are one time transactional costs ... more...

Settlement Costs, Closing Costs
Settlement Costs, Closing Costs Expenses incurred by the buyer and seller in a real estate or mortgage transaction. There are two types of costs: recurring and non recurring. Non-recurring costs are one time ... more...

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Poor Credit Mortgage Refinance Getting Approved
Because of low interest rates, many homeowners are opting to refinance their homes and cash-out at closing. The refinance process is similar to the procedure of obtaining the original mortgage. Homeowners must be approved by a lender and pay fees associated with acquiring a new loan closing cost, ... more...

Poor Credit Mortgage Refinance - Getting Approved
Because of low interest rates, many homeowners are opting to refinance their homes and cash-out at closing. The refinance process is similar to the procedure of obtaining the original mortgage. Homeowners must be approved by a lender and pay fees associated with acquiring a new loan closing cost, ... more...

No Fee Mortgages Coming Soon
Buying a home, especially for the first time, can be a daunting experience. There are endless credit checks, bank checks, employment checks, appraisals and more paperwork than seems to make sense. Adding to the angst associated with buying a home is the endless list of fees that are added to the ... more...

Refinance Your Home Equity Mortgage Loan
Home equity loans are perfect for homeowners who need money for home repairs, paying off credit cards, or paying for a child's education. Home equity loans allow homeowners to borrow money using their home's equity as security or collateral. These loans are different from refinancing a home. ... more...

How to Finance and Build Your Dream Home
If you have always dreamed of building and living in the home youve helped design, its time to seriously consider putting your dream into action. In todays mortgage market, a specially designed loan for just such a homeowner, the construction to perm loan, includes the construction loan to ... more...

Discount Points May Be Wise When Purchasing a Home
There are many expenses one must pay when closing on a mortgage. Some of these include taxes, a down payment, loan origination fees, and miscellaneous fees for couriers, copying or other office expenses. No one likes paying these costs, but they are part of the process of taking out a loan. ... more...

Getting 100% Mortgage Financing With a Bad Credit Score
100% financing of a mortgage with bad credit can be almost as easy to get as if you have good credit. Subprime lenders are usually willing to offer full financing. In some cases, they will also wrap in the closing costs as part of the loan. You have a couple of loan options for financing your home ... more...

Home Loan Refinancing When Do You Have To Close?
Refinanced mortgages have a couple of different rules when it comes to closing. For one, there is a mandatory rescission clause for primary residence mortgages that allows you annul your loan. You can also choose to close at anytime, which is beneficial if you think rates will drop in the near ... more...

Sub-Prime Mortgage Company - 4 Signs of a Predatory Sub-Prime Lender
If you have bad credit and are looking to get a home loan, odds are, you are going to be applying with a subprime lender. Subprime lenders specialize in financing for people with poor credit history or "less than perfect credit".Getting a subprime mortgage loan can be good if you can get a ... more...

Best Refinance Mortgage Rates - Ways to Qualify for a Low Refi Rate
Obtaining a low rate is a top concern for many homeowners who choose to refinance their existing mortgage. Those who are unable to qualify for a low refinance rate may choose to delay refinancing. Because the refi process creates a new loan, homeowners must have money to cover closing costs ... more...

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