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Mortgage Qualification Versus Mortgage Approval
April 5, 1999 "If we shop around for a mortgage and become qualified, is there a time limit on how long we can hold the lender to the qualification?" Lenders do not commit themselves to anything when they qualify a potential borrower. Hence, there ... more...

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Back End Points vs. Front End Points
Back End Points vs. Front End Points A point is a type of mortgage slang for a percentage point. The technical term for point is loan origination fee. In laymen terms, a point is a fee you pay to a lender or broker. ... more...

Back End Pionts vs Front End Points
Back End Points vs. Front End Points A point is a type of mortgage slang for a percentage point. The technical term for point is loan origination fee. In laymen terms, a point is a fee you pay to a lender or broker ... more...

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Bad Credit Auto Financing - 3 Ways To Get Approved More Easily
You can easily find auto financing, even if you have bad credit. Shopping online allows you to find reasonable rates with speedy service. You can also make your application look more appealing by increasing your down payment and asking for pre-approval.1. Shop Online For Auto Loan FinancingShopping ... more...

Zero Down Home Financing - No Money Down Mortgage Loans
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Points or Not to Points?
Mortgages can have many terms that are determined based on the clients personal financial situation. But should you pay points above and beyond the interest rate or not?Points are a single payment that are paid on the percentage of the loan amount. For example, let's say you take out a mortgage of ... more...

100% Mortgage Financing A Way to Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance
Ideally, traditional mortgage lenders want new homebuyers to have a 20% down payment when purchasing a new home. Thus, if purchasing a $200,000 home, you should be prepared to have $40,000 as a down payment.Unfortunately, many people do not have this kind of money lying around. For this ... more...

Mortgage Payment Amount How is It Calculated?
There are a number of factors that determine how much you monthly mortgage payment will be. These factors include: the amount you borrow, the duration of the loan, the amount of your down payment, points you paid, the closing costs you paid, and the state of your credit.Your loan amount is the ... more...

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Keeping Your Mortgage Interest to a Minimum
When it comes to buying a home and taking out a mortgage, the fact is that the interest you pay will likely be your biggest expense. The interest on a mortgage can be quite significant, especially when looked at over a 15 or 30 year period. All that interest can really add up, and is important to ... more...

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