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Common Questions About Mortgage Brokers
May 4, 1998 "What do mortgage brokers do?" A mortgage broker is an independent contractor who offers the loan products of multiple lenders who are called "wholesalers." A mortgage broker counsels ... more...

Questions About Mortgage Brokers and Lenders
June 24, 2002 I get tons of mail from borrowers who are confused about the differences between lenders and mortgage brokers, and how these differences matter. "What is a mortgage broker?" A mortgage broker is a loan provider who offers the loan products of different ... more...

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Amortization
Amortization Means loan payment by equal periodic payment calculated to pay off the debt at the end of a fixed period, including accrued interest on the outstanding balance. Fixed rate 30 year mortgage is fully amortized in 30 years loan. Some ARM loan products ... more...

Mortgage Baked Securities, MBS
Mortgage Baked Securities, MBS Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are bond or other financial obligation secured by a pool of mortgage loans. Mortgage loans are purchased from banks, mortgage companies, and other originators and then assembled into pools by purchasing entity. ... more...

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Mortgage Finance - Many Benefits For Home Buyers To Take Advantage
A majority of home owners today got their houses through mortgage finance or loan. In the last decade, the changes in home mortgage finances and loans have brought many promising benefits to homebuyers. However, these changes in mortgage finance have also cost some important tradeoffs.The most ... more...

Mortgage Marketing With a Blog
One great way for mortgage brokers and loan officers to market the benefits of their products and services is with a Blog.There are many sites on the internet that allow for you to set up a Blog for free. They also make it very easy for beginners to set up their Blog allowing for them to choose ... more...

Mortgage Leads: Overcoming Objections
If you are a loan officer or mortgage broker, and you are obtaining leads from a mortgage lead provider, it is important that you get the best return on your investment that you possibly can.For starters, understand that a lead provider does just that, they provide you with leads. It is entirely up ... more...

Find Mortgage Savings Online
Many homeowners use the Internet to research their purchases ranging from household appliances to new cars. Why stop there when you can save thousands of dollars each year by researching mortgage products online?The Internet Makes Researching Mortgage Lenders and Their Products EasyUsing the ... more...

Glossary of Common Terms Used During the Mortgage Process
APR - This stands for Annual Percentage Rate. It enables you to compare the full cost of the mortgage. Rather than just being an interest rate, it includes up front and ongoing costs of taking out a mortgage. The formula for calculating APR is set by Government Regulations and therefore enables ... more...

The Debt Test: Are You Making Out a Mountain Out of Your Mortgage?
According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, first-time buyers are the most susceptible group of homeowners to debt, as they are more likely to have higher loan-to-value ratios and commit a higher proportion of their income to mortgage repayments. Despite their susceptibility to debt, there is ... more...

Choosing a Mortgage Lender
Just as there are many types of mortgages and mortgage deals to choose from, there are also many sources where you can go to get a mortgage. Your key choices are to use a mortgage broker, a more general financial adviser, or shop around yourself and go direct to the mortgage lender. For many people ... more...

Mortgage Lenders for Dummies
If you are a homeowner applying for a new mortgage, refinancing your existing mortgage, or looking for a home equity loan, you may feel overwhelmed with the number of choices you have. There are many different types of lenders; a lender exists for nearly any circumstance. Choosing the wrong ... more...

Spanish Mortgages - New Mortgage products that really can save your (financial) life!
That was pretty much the headline of an article I wrote some months ago but, following my comments in the Property Posts last edition, I thought I would expand upon the theme of 5 Reasons why you need a Spanish mortgage and introduce some new mortgage products that are here already or due for ... more...

Save Money With Financial Homework
Americans like choice, but it isn't always that great of a thing. For example, have you ever been frustrated when no one wants to make the decision of where to eat? Too many choices often confuse us or leave us avoiding the decision. Especially when it comes to finances.A report from AARP showed ... more...

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