348 articles on "mortgage"

Don't Let an Illness or Unemployment Cost You Your Home

As a nation of homeowners, we are particularly vulnerable to the effects that accident, sickness, or unemployment could have on our ability to meet our monthly mortgage repayments. In view of this, it is quite alarming to note that of the 11 million...

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What is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage

An adjustable rate mortgage is a type of loan where the interest rate and the monthly payments vary over time. The rates are adjustable usually starting out with the lowest interest rates up front and the highest rates coming later on in the life of...

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Bad Credit Mortgage Loan - Get Approved

Bad Credit Mortgage Loan - Get Approved by: Carrie Reeder A few years ago, if you had a bankruptcy or a foreclosure on your credit report, you could forget about trying to get a mortgage loan. If you were lucky enough to find someone who would f...

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Why Choose a Remortgage?

Why Choose a Remortgage? by: John Mussi You would choose a remortgage because it allows you to change your mortgage without moving your home. Remortgaging is the process of switching your mortgage to another lender that is offering a better deal...

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Why It's Important to Get Pre-Approved

Why It's Important to Get Pre-Approved by: John Carle & Sharon Gregresh Having a pre-approved mortgage will give you the confidence of knowing exactly what you can spend on a home before you start looking. You will also be protected against...

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Benefits of a Bridging Loan?

A bridging loan is a short-term financial assistance that helps individuals in the process of buying a new property while still waiting for the sale of their current property. In simple terms, it bridges the gap between the purchase of a new property...

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Understanding Real Estate Terminology

Understanding Real Estate Terminology by: W. Troy Swezey Purchasing a home can be a complicated and confusing process, especially for first-time buyers. Throughout the process, first-time home buyers will encounter a variety of unfamiliar real s...

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Mortgage Definitions

Mortgage Definitions by: Jeff Anderson Jumbo mortgage This is considered a nonconforming loan because it exceeds the loan limit set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The 2003 single-family loan limit is $322,700. The maximum loan amount is 50 perc...

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Is Now A Good Time To Refinance Your Home Loan

Bargain mortgage rate shoppers are on a refinancing spree. Many have secured unbelievably great deals. Others have gotten caught up in the frenzy and got the short end of the stick. How can you refinance your home without getting burned?Last week mor...

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What is a Bridging Loan?

What is a Bridging Loan? by: John Mussi A bridging loan as the name implies is a loan used to “bridge” the financial gap between monies required for your new property completion prior to your existing property having been sold. Bridging loa...

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