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A Better Approach to Yield Spread Premiums?
April 22, 2002 "I read recently that HUD is not going to adopt proposals for requiring effective disclosure of yield spread premiums. Is there any other way of dealing with the problem that doesn?t involve throwing out the baby with the dirty bathwater?" There is ... more...

Commitment of an Upfront Mortgage Broker (UMB)
July 26, 2000, Revised July 16, 2004, Revised November 10, 2004 1.     The broker will be the customer's representative or agent, and will endeavor to act in the best interests of the customer. 2.     ... more...

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Jumbo Loan
Jumbo Loan A loan that is larger than the limits set yearly by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ($359,650 as of 1/1/2005). Because jumbo loans cannot be funded by these two agencies, jumbo loans usually carry a higher interest rate. Also called a non-conforming loan. For Alaska, ... more...

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...

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Buy to Let Mortgages - Boom Time Returns
After last years crisis of confidence the buy-to-let market is again booming. Earlier worries that interest rates were on the up and property values would crash are firmly behind us. So, fuelled by rising rental yields confidence, landlords have been snapping up new properties and remortgaging for ... more...

Real Estate Investors - Red Alert
How's the real estate marketing doing? Is the huge jump in home prices that is evident in some areas symptoms of a value bubble? Good questions, yes?Two things to keep in mind when surveying the market:1. All real estate is local, 2. Real estate is cyclical.Here in Arizona some residential ... more...

Debt Consolidation Loans: Thousands Now Out Of Debt, Who Never Thought They Would Be!
A Debt consolidation loan: Is a personal loan you use to pay all your debts. You may odtain it from a finance company, bank, credit union, debt consolidation company, merchant association, debt pooling service, or nonprofit consumer debt service. You may also borrow from friends and relatives.A ... more...

The Real Estate Bubble-When Will it Burst?
More and more individuals are realizing that real estate is much safer, and a better return on investment than many traditional investment vehicles. Unlike stocks or bonds, real estate investments can usually be liquidated in order for the investor to access funds in far less time. Additionally, ... more...

All About Bad Credit Secured Loans
Bad credit secured loans are a relatively recent addition to most brokers portfolios. Just a few years ago a less-than-perfect credit history usually meant the end of the financial road. However, today there are a variety of products to choose from; some of which are surprisingly attractive.What is ... more...

7 Different Ways Anyone Can Become a Real Estate Investor
Being a real estate investor is not really that hard, Sometimes you do not need any money down. Other times you do not need any of your own money down. Below are 7 Methods to buy property and earn money.1 - Buy and FlipThis is a Method where you buy Real Estate at below Market Price and sell ... more...

Credit Card Solution:an Essential Tool
A credit card is issued after approval from a provider (often a general bank, but sometimes from a captive bank created to issue a particular brand of credit card, such as American Express Centurion Bank), in which they will be able to make purchases from merchants. But inorder to process credit ... more...

Home Equity Loan Refinance - 3 Things to Know Before Refinancing Your Equity Loan
You can refinance your home equity loan for lower rates, just like with any other type of credit. Improving your credit and shopping for rates ensure that you will get the best financial deal. Researching lenders couldnt be easier with rates and terms offered online for easy comparison.1. You Can ... more...

Secured Personal Loans - What You Need To Know About
Loans that are secured against property are called secured personal loans. They are suitable for when you are having difficulties getting an unsecured personal loan, are trying to raise a large amount, or you just have a bad/poor credit history. Usually, lenders are more flexible when it comes to ... more...

10 Steps To Successful Debt Consolidation
If you are having trouble balancing your income and expenditure because of large debts then read on and discover your options in credit card debt consolidation.Debt consolidation can be an excellent option when you find your finances getting out of control but before you go out and sign up for a ... more...

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