Bad Credit? Qualify Yourself For A Zero Down Mortgage Loan
I decided to write this article today after closing a home purchase loan for a couple that had some major credit issues. They got into the house with ZERO down payment, and only had to bring $600 for the closing costs. Their situation was pretty bad, Im talking about a bankruptcy 2 years ago, ... more...

Defining Mortgages - Why One Mortgage Is Not Like The Other
Many a borrower has gotten hung up on mortgage lingo and financial jargon. When brokers and lenders take the time to explain one can only be more confused.Adding to the confusion is the fact that one mortgage is not like the other. Exactly what do home mortgages purport to be? Is a mortgage a loan? ... more...

U.S. Real Estate Sought By Foreign Investors Due to a Weaker Dollar
The weak US dollar has been good news for real estate. Taking advantage of the favorable conversion rates, foreign investors are eagerly picking up real estate in major cities across the US. Who is buying and where are they investing?WHO IS INVESTING?In recent years the U.S. real estate market has ... more...

Decision Time: Home Equity Loan or Home Equity Line of Credit?
Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit continue to grow in popularity. According to the Consumer Bankers Association, during 2003 combined home equity line and loan portfolios grew 29%, following a torrid 31% growth rate in 2002. With so many people deciding to cash in on their home's ... more...

SIPPS - Need to Know More?
What is SIPPS? What is A-Day? How could it affect you? Do you have investment property or want to invest in property? These are all questions, that you will want to find answers to.Referred to as A-Day, April 6th 2006 will be an historical date for pensions in the UK and will mark the beginning ... more...

RESPA: The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is a consumer protection statute, first passed in 1974. One of its purposes is to help consumers become better shoppers for settlement services. Another purpose is to eliminate kickbacks and referral fees that increase unnecessarily the costs of ... more...

Second Mortgage
Second mortgage is a good option to go for if interest rates drop to below the rate you currently pay. In order to understand the concept of second mortgage better, lets compare it with first mortgage.The first loan you get in lieu of property is the first mortgage, whereas a second mortgage, or ... more...

Making it affordable: Nine tips for first time home buyers
It seems that everyone loves a good real estate story. The media is filled with reports about soaring property values and home owners of modest means becoming instant millionaires when they sell. As a result, many first time home buyers, afraid of missing out, will rush into buying decisions and ... more...

Bridging Loans - Fulfilling Financial Shortfall between Real Estate Transactions
You are trying to buy a new property and selling the current one to raise money for the new purchase. It is usually difficult corresponding sale of one property with the buying of another. This almost always leads to financial gap. For this particular circumstance bridging loans are organized ... more...