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Obtaining a Mortgage with Shaky Credit

Can anyone please tell me if there is a secure on-line mortgage company, if you have shaky credit? Thank you so much.

Posted on: 12/04/2009 | 4 Feedback(s)

Getting a Loan Modification

I need to get a loan modification, but am afraid of getting ripped off. Does anyone know of a loan modification company that is honest? Thank you.

Posted on: 07/22/2009 | 3 Feedback(s)

Questions About Home Refinancing

I live in Philadelphia, PA and own a home. Now a days everyone is talking about re-financing their home loan. Someone told me that even the President has urged people to.

Posted on: 05/31/2009 | 3 Feedback(s)

Second Mortgage on Foreclosed House

I had a house in GA which is foreclosed. I also had a second mortgage on it for $36,000. The collectors are calling me daily to pay the debt. Am I required to pay back the 2nd mortgage even though it was secured against my house?

Posted on: 05/04/2009 | 2 Feedback(s)

Paying Off Mortgages Quickly

I want to know if there is a way to pay off your mortgage faster. I live in Canada.

Posted on: 01/08/2009 | 9 Feedback(s)

Number One Thrifty Tip: Pay Off Your House

I have been re-reading Possum Living by Dolly Freed. Her number one thrift tip is to have your house paid for.

Posted on: 01/05/2009 | 9 Feedback(s)

Consumers Beware Of Quicken Loans

If anyone is researching companies to refinance to get a loan on the equity in your home, do not use Quicken Loans, Inc. The company is misleading from the first conversation and you will end up losing any money they request ($300 - $750) for a "Good Faith Estimate", not to be charged until your home is appraised once you have been approved.

Posted on: 03/12/2008 | 10 Feedback(s)

Bank Threatening Foreclosure

My husband and I live in the state of TN. We are having some financial troubles so therefore we have gotten behind on our mortgage through Green Tree Servicing. They are threatening to foreclose. Does anyone have any suggestions on what we can do?

Posted on: 05/30/2007 | 16 Feedback(s)

Refinancing - Points Vs. No Points

When refinancing a home mortgage you will get a lower interest rate if you agree to pay 1 or 2 "points". The loan manager may offer you "6.75% with no points" or "6.25% with 2 points".

Posted on: 09/08/2006 | 0 Feedback(s)

The Home Equity Loan - Good or Bad?

By Kelly Ann Butterbaugh

Without delving into the financial cogs that make home equity loans work and by avoiding all of the percentage signs and APR numbers, here's the ultimate question. Are home equity loans good or bad ideas?

Posted on: 08/25/2006 | 1 Feedback(s)

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