Negative Amortization Loan
Negative Amortization Loan programs, which were once available to only the wealthiest of a bank's customers due to their ability to allow borrowers to defer interest, are now being marketed to more "c
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House No Realtor Selling
Many home owners that need to sell their house choose the no realtor method of selling. Selling your house with no realtor can help you save as much as 6% in realtor commissions as opposed to selling
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Documenting Assets
A critical step in the mortgage loan application process is to verify the sources for your down payment, closing costs and assets, as well as documenting income and debts. The lender uses this st
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How can I prove my income?
While it’s true that most people know how much mortgage they can afford based on their monthly budget, there are times where the manner in how the income is generated may make it difficult to qualify
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How can I be sure my loan fees are reasonable?
How can I be sure my loan fees are reasonable? The most important factor is to work with a Loan officer you trust. There are many fees associated with getting a mortgage however some of these are cons
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How Is My Income Calculated?
The type of income you receive will determine how your lender calculates what you make. For example a self employed borrowers income will be calculated differently than someone who is paid hourly. W
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Should i refinance into a Pay Option ARM
Pay option ARMS are not for every borrower but there are a few borrowers that can benefit from the Pay Option ARM mortgage programs available today. Self-Employed and Commissioned workers- With th
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Reasons mortgage brokers are better!
Most local bank loan officers are paid a salary and have a 9-5 attitude. Calling them on the weekends or in the evening is not typically an option. A mortgage broker is typically working on commissi
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No Income Verification Mortgage Loans
The "no Income Verification" mortgage feature is designed specifically for self-employed, non-salaried or commissioned borrowers as well as salaried borrowers. This feature eliminates the need to veri
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"Banks Compete" Model of rate Shopping
I am sure lots of you know about this model of business. You go online fill out a form with your personal and loan information and Voila, in minutes you have 4 professionals who will quote you their b
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Documents needed for your Loan
The following is a list of typical items needed for your mortgage application. These items are are needed depending upon type what type of mortgage you're interested in and your ability to provide the
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How many points can I legally be charged?
You may wonder how many origination points you can legally be charged by your mortgage broker. The maximum fee cap varies from state to state. Wisconsin for example the broker is capped at 6% total co
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Do I really need a Realtor to sell my home?
If you are looking to sell your home you may be tempted to sell it yourself, as For Sale By Owner. Chances are that you know someone who has successfully sold their home, or maybe you have even sold y
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What are loan officers paid to do?
Loan officers are paid to perform many functions. The exact work that they perform will depend on the individual loan officer and what they are willing to do. Some are willing to ‘go the extra mile’
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Loan origination fee
Loan origination fee is a fee that you pay a mortgage loan officer to work on your loan. It is necessary for the loan officer to be paid – their family needs to eat too. The loan officer generally r
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Why work with a real estate agent?
A major advantage to working with a real estate agent is its free if you are the homebuyer. The seller usually pays the commissions to both the listing agent and your realtor, so there are no out of p
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Reasons Loan Applications Are Rejected
Not realizing you are self-employed. First-time buyers who are self-employed (which can include working at home, being paid by commission only, or owning 25 percent or more of a business) often need t
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Commission
An amount, usually a percentage of the property sales price, that is collected by a real estate professional as a fee for negotiating the transaction.
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