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| Borrowing Against Your Home Equity
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Borrowing against your home equity looks good on paper. But don't do so, unless it's a dire emergency, such as a medical emergency...
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| Posted on: 12/22/2005 | 2 Feedback(s) |
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| Prepayment Is Key
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When borrowing a large amount of money for a house or a car, make sure you get a loan with no prepayment penalty. Then you should always pay more than the minimum payment.
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| Posted on: 12/15/2005 | 7 Feedback(s) |
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| Don't Be A Victim Of Loan Fraud
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By hud.gov
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Buying or refinancing your home may be one of the most important and complex financial decisions you'll ever make. Many lenders, appraisers, and real estate professionals stand ready to help you get a nice home and a great loan. However, you need to understand the home buying process to be a smart consumer. Every year, misinformed homebuyers, often first-time purchasers or seniors, become victims of predatory lending or loan fraud.
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| Posted on: 10/11/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Save Money on Your Mortgage
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By Kevin Adelsberg
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Many Americans love to treat their mortgages like some of their favorite kitchen appliances - they want to "set it and forget it." Paying close attention to your monthly statement can actually protect you and your family. And using a few simple tricks can actually help you save a significant amount on your monthly expenses.
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| Posted on: 05/27/2005 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Credit for Buying Real Estate Not the Same as Credit for Buying Cars
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By Jeanette Joy Fisher
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Forget what you've been told about credit. Qualifying for a real estate purchase requires different credit than automobile financing or retail credit.
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| Posted on: 05/19/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Buying a Home? Be Prepared
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By Shelly Lambert
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Buying a home is a great American dream. However, too often first time home buyers (second timers too) save and pay for the purchase, but don't really plan for the ownership.
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| Posted on: 04/23/2005 | 1 Feedback(s) |
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| Be Cautious When Using Your Nest Egg as an ATM
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By James H. Dimmitt
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About five years ago I moved from the ranks of being a renter to that of being a homeowner. Now, not a week goes by that I don't receive some type of offer through the mail encouraging me to refinance my mortgage, open a home equity line of credit (HELOC), or apply for a home equity loan.
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| Posted on: 03/28/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| The Top 5 Things You Must Know Before Applying for a Mortgage
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By Mortgage Relief
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You've been thinking about buying your own home for quite a long time, and now you're ready to take the plunge. You've been saving money for a down payment, and you know the next step is preparing to apply for a mortgage.
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| Posted on: 03/08/2005 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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| Refinancing My House
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Hello, I have to refinance but I don't want to. Has anybody ever faced this situation? I have credit card debt for the first time in my life and most of the time I can't sleep at night. Thank you.
Eugenia
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| Posted on: 01/09/2005 | 7 Feedback(s) |
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| 7 Myths About Refinancing Your Mortgage
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By Brian Torrance
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Many times, what we know about securing a mortgage comes from what our trusted family and friends know. But this information can be outdated - or even completely wrong! There are seven common misconceptions consumers have regarding refinancing mortgages:
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| Posted on: 12/04/2004 | 0 Feedback(s) |
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