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What Is a Sub-Prime Mortgage Lender?
22 March 2004 "I hear terrible things about sub-prime lenders. What are they, and how can I avoid them?" A sub-prime lender is one who lends to borrowers who do not qualify for loans from mainstream lenders. Some are independent, but increasingly they are affiliates ... more...

Mortgage Prepayment Penalties
October 12, 2001, Revised November 17, 2004 What Is a Mortgage Prepayment Penalty? A prepayment penalty is a provision of your contract with the lender that states that in the event you pay off the loan entirely, you will pay a penalty. Penalties are usually expressed as a ... more...

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Non Conforming Loan
Non Conforming Loan A loan that does not meet the Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac underwriting guidelines. This is also known as a portfolio mortgage. The loan can't be sold on the secondary market so it must keep it and service it in its own portfolio. Non-conforming loans have ... more...

Prime Rate
Prime Rate In North American banking, the prime rate is the interest rate a banks charge to their best or "prime" customers. Each bank will quote a prime lending rate. Many institutions quote prime rates established by large money center commercial banks such as ... more...

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Cheap Debt Consolidation Loans - Inexpensive Way of Winning Financial Freedom
The rising cost of living can force you sometimes to overburden your pocket with loans. It may solve financial issues for the time being but eventually then they are to be paid back. Paying the interest rate on each loan is highly expensive. But it is not a cross that you have to bear. There are ... more...

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...

Navigation After Financial Closure - Bankruptcy Personal Loans
Bankruptcy has a stigma attached to it that is hard to eradicate. Is that what you really think, then you need to rethink. Just because you have filed for bankruptcy does not mean you do not have a right to a solid financial status again. Bankruptcy is as much deserving of a personal loan for ... more...

Home Loans For People With Adverse Credit History
Whether you are planning to purchase a home for the first time or refinance an existing mortgage, plan on comparing lending companies before you accept a financing offer if you have adverse credit history. Sub prime lenders specialize in offering loans to people who have a high-risk credit history. ... more...

Resolving Your Debt
In the last section we covered your rights against harassment and abuse by collectors. We also covered some options that your creditor may have to help you resolve your delinquent debt. Again I repeat that this is not legal advice but a guideline of your rights and options. Before we begin I ... more...

I Want to Buy a Home - Now What?
If you were to ask 100 women "What would you like to achieve financially?" Buying a home or apartment is usually one of the answers. Some women think that they can never own a home - which is not true! In fact, there are so many success stories of home buyers who never thought they would get there. ... more...

Debt Relief 101: Understanding Your Options and Avoiding the Scams
The total consumer debt in the United States has ballooned to over two trillion dollars a full 100% greater than it was just a decade ago. As a result more people than are in need of debt relief services. But like with all burgeoning industries, there are a number of scams and ineffectiveness in ... more...

Gearing Up for Bad Credit Mortgages
Mortgage would have never happened, had mortgages been a no profit venture for the mortgagees or the mortgage providers. The lender receives much more than he had actually lent. And you feared that you would not qualify for the mortgages having a bad credit history. Mortgagees somehow find ways to ... more...

High Risk Mortgage Lenders - Poor Credit? No Problem
Do you have poor credit but want to buy a home? Thats not a problem if you work with a high risk mortgage lender, also known as sub prime lenders. Regardless of your credit rating, you will be able to secure a mortgage with flexible terms. You can also begin to reestablish your credit by making ... more...

First Time Home Buyers - Get Your Top 5 Mortgage Questions Answered Here!
Buying a home for the first time can be a little rattling, as it is a huge financial investment and responsibility that will stay with you for years. If you are not familiar with how to buy a home and get a mortgage, then use this information to get a little insight as to what a mortgage is, and ... more...

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