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Fixing the Mortgage System So It Works For Borrowers
September 5, 2005 In some respects, the United States housing finance system is the best in the world. In other respects, it is unworthy of a banana republic. Our housing finance system has a primary market and a secondary market. The primary market is the market the borrower ... more...

Legal Thievery at the Closing Table
July 8, 2002 "I paid $2240 in lender fees when my loan closed, compared to the $880 I was quoted at the time my rate was locked. It was a total surprise that hit me at the closing table. With my house purchase at stake, there was nothing I could do. This is outrageous?why doesn?t ... more...

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Settlement Statement, HUD-1
Settlement Statement, HUD 1 Document used by the settlement agent to itemize all charges for a real estate transaction, detailing the final financial settlement and costs paid by both buyer and seller of a property. Settlement Statement or closing document required by HUD ... more...

Mortgage Lender
Mortgage Lender A company that lends money on the security of land, houses, and real estate. A mortgage lender is the institution that provides the money to the borrower at closing. The borrower in turn, will sign a note provided by the lender stating their debt, their obligation ... more...

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Real Estate Investing with No Cash and No Credit
Lots of folks think it cant be done.How in the world can you buy a piece of real estate property without cash or credit? How is it possible to buy a $50,000 house or a $1 million dollar house if I dont have an abundance of cash or an excellent credit rating?Nothing stops a would-be investor cold ... more...

Crossing the Gap from this Home to the Next: Bridge Loan
So youre thinking of getting into a bigger house. You call up the real estate agent and make an appointment to go see what the market has to offer. Then you find it, the perfect move-up home. Its everything youve ever wanted in a home unless your married, in which case its everything your wife ... more...

FSBO You Can Save Thousands in 7 Easy Steps
1.Determine Your Market Value: Some of leading edge real estate brokers offer a free over-the-net home evaluation. Online; city and county tax records, Realtor.com, bank on line home evaluation tools. Local legal business newspapers.2.Preparing Your Home To Sell: The idea is to have the best home ... more...

How to Calculate Real Estate Rehab Profits
If you are investing in real estate you will face a variety of challenges. First you have to find the right property. Finding the right property is a combination of personal preferences and opportunities involved in a real estate deal. My most important real estate investment principle is; You make ... more...

An Ideal Way to Purchase Your New Home without Strict Banking Regulations
You've searched high and low around town looking for that special home for you and your family. Everyone agrees that "this is the one"! Your down payment for the home is large enough, but you know your credit is terrible, or worse, practically non-existent.It is a given that banks tend to ... more...

Real Estate Terms From Appraisals to Comps
When youre selling your home or other real property on your own, you dont have to know everything about the process. It does help to have a practical knowledge of the terms that come up during the process.Keep in mind, these arent intended as be all, end all, penultimate definitions. Theyre ... more...

How to Make a Purchase Offer on a Home for Sale by Owner
Many home buyers want to purchase a home directly from the seller to cut out the middle man, but when it comes time to make a formal offer it is often the case that neither buyer or seller knows what to do. Without the aid of a professional real estate agent, making an offer to buy a home that is ... more...

10 Tips for Investing in Distressed or Foreclosed Properties
1. Search on the world wide web for distressed or foreclosed properties as a starting point. Use a professional REALTOR to identify great foreclosure deals for you. You may be successful at searching the web on your own, but keep in mind some of the information is outdated, some may be incorrect, ... more...

Top Tips for Selling a Home during Holidays
-Consider potential buyers spiritual backgrounds in your market before decorating for a holiday.-Minimize holiday decorations to keep focus on your home and it's features and benefits.-Less is more when decorating a home for the holidays while you are trying to sell. Streamline the amount of ... more...

Filling Out The Loan Application
1. Property information. The application begins with a section on the property. Questions as to the type of loan sought, the terms of the loan, location and legal description of the property, the property's value, and the manner of taking title must be completed. This information is used to ... more...

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