Fixed Rate or Adjustable?
Fixed rate or adjustable rate mortgages are two choices of mortgage loans that most lenders will offer you. Your financial situation, how long you plan to live in the home, the current interest rates, and what risks you are willing to take is the best way to decide which loan makes the most sense ... more...

Creative Home Equity Strategies for Retirement
The Baby-Boom generation is nearing retirement and it is clear that millions of aging Boomers are financially under prepared. Reasons are many - poor savings habits, rising medical costs, the demise of guaranteed corporate pensions, and the dreaded squeeze faced by many: i.e. having to pay college ... more...

A Crash Course On The Payout Options Available To You When Selling A Mortgage Note
Okay, let's take a look at the typical payout options:Full Purchase - The investor buys the entire note. This alleviates the seller of the responsibility to collect payments in the future.Straight Partial - The investor purchases a predetermined number of payments in order to meet the seller's cash ... more...

Colorado Second Mortgages
Microsofts Encarta Dictionary defines `Second Mortgage as an additional mortgage on a property that has been mortgaged once already, secondary to the main loan that is secured on the property.Lets take an example. Alicia bought a large house, with a mortgage, in a Denver suburb. She wants to ... more...

Reverse Mortgages: When Is One Right For You?
How do you know if a reverse mortgage is right for you? The answer depends on your current financial situation of course.But other factors such as your medical condition and lifestyle are important in determining whether or not a reverse mortgage is your best choice compared to a home equity loan, ... more...

How to Stop Credit Card Company Abuse
Consumer complaints about credit card abuse continues to increase despite clearly defined federal regulations meant to stop abuse. By knowing and understanding your rights, you can stop abuse. Lets examine four common methods of credit card company abuse and what you can do to stop the victimizing ... more...

7 Online Banking Success Stories
You have seen their ads and you may have wondered if they are worth a second look. What am I talking about? Online banks! Also known as internet banks, these are financial institutions who provide the majority of their banking services over the internet. Typically, online banks offer consumers high ... more...

Mortgage Marketing and Advertising The Magical Ingredient
Do you offer superior service, consistently close loans on time and overall are more adept than your competitors, yet youre struggling to figure out the mortgage marketing and advertising puzzle?For many loan officers, marketing is a real puzzle. Your expertise is in pricing loans, closing them ... more...

Mortgage - Provides you the Best Deal Against Your Home
You must have read or heard about the word Mortgage, but dont know what it means or stands for and how it can help you to make the best use of your property. So keep reading.The word Mortgage refers to a contract in which borrowers can pledge their property as a security for a loan. Each group has ... more...