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What Are Mortgage Documentation Requirements?
5 October 2005 What Does Mortgage Documentation Consist Of? A lender?s "documentation requirements" stipulate a) the information about income, assets and employment that must be provided; b) whether and how this information will be used by the lender; and c) ... more...

Stated Income Loans: Lie to Get a Better Rate?
June 20, 2005 Stated income loans are also called ?liars loans?, because in some cases, the rules virtually invite the borrower to lie. The case below is a great illustration. ?My husband makes $7,000 a month but has a credit score of 503. I make $1250 and have a score ... more...

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Truth-In-Lending, TILA
Truth-In-Lending A federal law requiring disclosure of the Annual Percentage Rate to home buyers shortly after they apply for the loan. Also known as Regulation Z and Truth-In-Lending-Act (TILA). Requires disclosures about its terms and cost and gives consumers the right ... more...

Equal Credit Oportunity Act
Equal Credit Oportunity Act (ECOA) Is a federal law that requires lenders and other creditors to make credit equally available without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status or receipt of income from public assistance programs. ... more...

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What To Pay When You Can't Pay Everything
With ever increasing consumer debt more of us are finding ourselves robbing Peter to pay Paul each month.We go through our bills and find that the money just won't stretch far enough to cover all of the bills and expenses. It's hard to decide who you should pay when you have one bill that is ... more...

Home Loans for Credit Challenged Borrowers
Just because you have negative items on your credit report doesn't mean you can't obtain a home mortgage loan. There are options for you. Bad credit is not the end of the world. It's true that getting a bad credit mortgage loan is not always the easiest or fastest mortgage loan out there, but you ... more...

Joint Debt - Loan and Credit Card Bills
Julie, a 20 year old full time college student, married Bert, a 24 year old medical clerk. On the day she signed their marriage license, her credit report score began to worsen. Julie knew Bert had been previously married, and though that marriage had lasted only two years, it was long enough to ... more...

Questions and Affirmations - The Art (and Science) Of Talking To Yourself
I Hear VoicesThis is not a statement of paranormal; it is a statement of truth. Yes, we all have an inner voiceIs yours an ally or an enemy? Do you realize you say things to yourself you would never let anyone else say to you? Dont let your inner voice tear you down and strip away your ... more...

Option One Mortgage Loans Getting an Option ARM or Option One Mortgage Loan
Have you heard about or been interested in finding out more about option one mortgage loans? They are becoming very popular, but its important to understand how they work before you apply for one. I will describe, in this article, an overview of the most common type of option ARM mortgage loan or ... more...

Fight for the Future
The mortgage industry has experienced one of its most-prosperous times in recent history. Just 10 years ago, our field was one-sixth the size of what it is now. Since then, we have seen a boom in loan volume and a massive influx of professionals to the industry.As these wonderful things were ... more...

Bad Credit Home Financing Mortgages for Less than Perfect Credit
Homebuyers must pick loan programs based on their credit history. Because of an influx of new home loans creating more financing options, many people are buying or refinancing homes with poor credit. Hence, low credit scores, bankruptcy, self-employment, or loss of job will not prevent some ... more...

Real Estate Investing 101 Understanding the Different Types of Lenders
The changes in financing options available for residential investment properties over the last 5 years are staggering. Lenders have relaxed the credit and income guidelines for qualification that formerly deterred many would-be investors from entering the real estate. In addition, the down ... more...

How To Buy Real Estate - Yes, YOU CAN!
If you want to buy a house but dont think you can for any of the following reasons, this article is intended to give you correct information so that you can make smarter choices and open yourself up to a world of wealth, possibilities and realistic expectations.The truth is you are being ... more...

Connecticut Jury Awards and Out-of-Court Settlements: Examples of Damages Awards
Gall Bladder Surgery Medical Malpractice Death Results in $2.2 Million Jury VerdictIn the case of Dos Santos v. Zarif, a jury awarded $1.5 million to the estate of artist and sculptor Luis Dos Santos and $700,00 in loss-of-consortium to his wife. A motion for remittitur was denied. Dos Santos was ... more...

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