Poor Credit? Get a Sub-Prime Mortgage Now, and Refinance to a Conventional Mortgage Later
There are great mortgage loans for people with poor credit, and yes, you can still save thousands of dollars. In order to receive preferential treatment for mortgage professionals, youll need a credit score of 680 or better (this is considered A credit). If you have a score that is less than 600, ... 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...

Home Loans and Mortgages One Third of Homes in U.S. Overvalued
A new study by National City Corp. looked at home values for 299 American cities and compared them to where they should be based on a number of economic factors that determine home prices. The results were not encouraging; homes in nearly one third of America were judged to be extremely overvalued ... more...

Mortgage Terms Explained
When you are hunting for a mortgage, you will find that there are many different types of mortgages available. I will list some of the more common ones and their uses.15 vs 30 YearsYour mortgage term can be just about anything you choose. 15 and 30 year terms are popular these days, although 10 ... more...

Investing in Real Estate Profitably: Financing Options for Purchase of Rental Houses, Part 1.
This is not an article about tricks for 100% (no money down) financing. Even if you do take advantage of various no money down strategies from time to time, these strategies are not generally applicable when you begin investing systematically in multiple rental homes with the goal of making ... more...

Home Mortgages: How About Those 1.75% Loans?
Youve undoubtedly heard or seen ads for mortgages with very low interest rates such as 1.75%. For example, one mortgage company in the city where I live is advertising a 40-year mortgage with a 1.75% interest rate. That sounds like a pretty good deal, doesnt it? After all, if you were to buy a ... more...

Home Loans: What You Should Know!
Finding home loans can be a daunting task, whether youre a first time home buyer or an existing homeowner. The good news is that there are more options than ever to help you find the loan thats right for you.Check Your Credit ReportAn important first step is to check your credit report, preferably ... more...

10 Home Purchase Abroad Tips For Success
Are you seeking your little corner of sun drenched heaven on earth? If you are youre certainly not alone!Many Northern Europeans, Americans and Canadians are looking overseas for investment real estate or for a holiday bolt hole and if youre considering buying a second home in the sun, a home from ... more...

Exotic Mortgage
With real estate prices ever on the rise, first-time home buyers are facing more difficulties in buying a home. Who ever thought they'd buy a $500,000 starter home?Mortgage lenders have acknowledged the problem by creating new and innovative mortgage products, mostly designed to lower the ... more...