Relaxed Mortgage Guidelines Open Door For Home Buyers With Past Credit Problems
For most people, the idea of going from renter to homeowner seems out of reach for one main reason: poor credit history. Many feel that because of their past credit problems, they have no chance of qualifying for a mortgage to own a home. In recent years however, many lenders have made it easier ... more...

Mortgage Loan - Beware Balloon Payments
Balloon payments can be a nasty surprise for any homeowner that does not fully understand their loan contract. Here are the basics you need to understand about balloon payments and why you should avoid them.What are Balloon Payments?A balloon payment is simply a large sum of loan principal due at ... more...

Is a Reverse Mortgage Good for Me?
A reverse mortgage is a loan against the equity in the home that provides tax-free cash advances, but requires no payments during the term of the loan. Since there are no monthly payments during the life of the loan, the balance grows larger and the equity gets smaller. Meaning the interest in ... more...

Sub Prime Mortgage Lenders - 3 Tips On Getting Approved
Sub prime mortgage lenders are easier to qualify with than conventional lenders. So even if you have a foreclosure or bankruptcy on your record, you can buy a home. Their rates are also competitive, especially if you include a down payment and shop rates. The following three tips will ensure that ... more...

Loan Officers & Minimum Wage
I. INTRODUCTIONThe FLSA requires that most employees in the United States be paid at least the federal minimum wage for all hour worked and overtime pay at time and one-half the regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.However, Section 13(a)(1) of the FLSA provides an ... more...

How To Choose Your Credit Card Application
The articles and tips provided on this site are intended to help you access credit card offers that suit your lifestyle. By providing you with some basic information, we are confident that you will be able to easily identify which are the best credit cards for you. There are literally thousands of ... more...

Secured Credit Cards- Consumer Tips
Whether you have no credit or damaged credit, secured credit cards are a good tool for building a good credit history.Several months ago Tom, a member of CreditBoards.com, filed for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Now he is in the process of rebuilding his credit history. Its a task that is not easy, but ... more...

Avoiding Foreclosure
If you fall behind in your mortgage payments, you face the threat of foreclosure.Foreclosure means your lender can take over your home, and you must move out. If your house is worth less than the amount you owe on your mortgage loan, your lender may even seek a deficiency judgment. If this happens, ... more...

RV Loan Tax Deduction
RV Loans as a Tax Deduction?The vast majority of individuals who finance their recreational vehicle may qualify to deduct the interest on their RV loan as a second home. Not only will you be able to enjoy the benefits of RV travel, you will likely receive a mortgage interest deduction as well.To ... more...