How to Spot and Avoid Predatory Lending
Predatory lenders promise loans that are "too good to be true" and pressure borrowers to take them on the spot. Here's a few things you or your family and friends should know about spotting and avoid predatory loans:How to Spot a Predatory Loan*Balloon payments.*High interest rates.*Monthly ... more...

Military Loans Serving Financial Need of Those who Serve the Country
Military loans are overcoming financial difficulties for army personnel who have served the country with a dedication which cant be put in words. Military loans are offered to both serving army persons and those who have retired from the service. Military loans are an exclusive and resourceful way ... more...

Home Mortgage and Financing Terms
Every business has it's jargon and residential real estate is no exception. Mark Nash author of 1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home shares commonly used mortgage and financing terms with home buyers and sellers.-Adjustable rate mortgage (ARM): A type of mortgage loan whose interest rate is tied ... more...

Avoid the Three Biggest Financial Pitfalls
For the average person and/or family, the three biggest financial pitfalls to avoid are new vehicles, credit car interest, and short-term loans. Any and all of these can drain a person's or family's coffers of much needed funds. At best, they create opportunity costs, i.e., money spent on them ... more...

Tips For Getting A Low Downpayment
There's also a lot of personal satisfaction in living in a home that you own. Real estate is still considered a valued investment which can have many financial advantages and tax benefits. The amount of interest you pay on a home loan and the real estate taxes you pay on your home are among the few ... more...

Home Buying Process: 15 Tips for First Time Home Buyers
As a first time home buyer, you probably need all the advice you can get. That's why I've collected what I feel are the top 15 pieces of advice for first time buyers. These tips will help make your home buying process a smooth one!1. Get a copy of your credit report. Obtain a copy of your credit ... more...

The Ultimate Short Sale Secret
Buying foreclosures can be extremely profitable for real estate investors. However, most of these homeowners are mortgaged to the hilt. They have no equity, and big loan payments. In fact, many actually owe more than the property is worth!Most investors will walk away from these deals because ... more...

Accessing Funds You Never Knew You Had- Household Utilities and Mortgage Expense Reduction Plan
For most of us the process of getting out of debt and pursuing a venture that would create an income stream leading to early retirement seems just a pipe dream. It goes without saying; it takes money to make money. Most of us have had our eye on pursuing a stock, invention patent, greater ... more...

10 Things You Shouldn't Do When You're Buying a Home
Home Buying Don'tsYour home buying process is well underway. The sellers accepted your offer to purchase. The home is officially under contract and you're counting down the days to closing. The lender pre-approved you, so buying the house is a sure thing, right?Not quite. Nothing is certain until ... more...