Bankruptcy
If you have a bankruptcy on your credit report or are in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you may still qualify for a loan. If you are in Chapter 13 and have equity in your home, you may be able to refinance
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Lowest Mortgage Rate
The lowest mortgage rate is a relative term. The lowest rate that you qualify for in your home may be different than the lowest rate that your neighbor qualifies for with the exact same home. The low
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When do ARMs make sense?
Many home owners don't expect to stay in their homes for very long anymore. This may be part of the reason why ARMs are so popular these days. And in fact, if you don't plan on being in your current
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Best Mortgage Rates
So you want to know what the best rates out there are? Well there are many different variables that can affect the actual mortgage rate that you qualify for. You can shop around for mortgage rates and
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Reducing Your Monthly Mortgage Loan Payment
You can substantially lower your monthly mortgage payment by refinancing at a lower interest rate. If interest rates have dropped since your mortgage was issued, contact an experienced mortgage profes
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Dietech Mortgage
Dietech Mortgage is known for its $395 flat rate refinance and its popular advertising slogan, "Lost another loan to Dietech." The $395 flat rate loan comes with a higher interest rate. Mortgage b
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Prepayment Penalty Options
You may be offered a lower rate if you choose to take a pre-payment on your mortgage loan. Companies will have a couple options as far as the pre-payment penalty in which you can choose from. The mo
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Mortgage Refinance
Refinancing may be undertaken to reduce interest costs (by refinancing at a lower rate), to pay off other debts, to reduce one's periodic payment obligations (sometimes by taking a longer-term loan),
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Should You Pay Points?
Should you pay "points" to get a better rate? Do you plan on keeping your loan for a while? Then it may make sense to "buy" a lower interest rate by paying one or more "points." Even if you're
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Refinancing For A Shorter Term To Save Money
Refinancing for a shorter term to save money with lower rates is not the only reason you should refinance your home. Considering the option for a shorter loan can save thousands of dollars in interest
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What are discount points?
Discount points are fees paid to the lender at closing. Most times they are paid for a lower interest rate. One point is equal to 1% of the total loan amount. As an example, a $150,000 loan, one poi
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Paying Points For A Lower Rate
PAYING POINTS FOR A LOWER RATE In refinancing, a mortgage company usually offers a range of interest rates at different amounts of points. A point equals one percent of the loan amount. For example,
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Why Pay Retail?
Many home owners looking to improve their situation by calling their local bank. They are quoted rates that are specifically targeted to the homeowners themselves. This is very similiar to prices li
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Pros and Cons of Mortgage Insurance
If you are looking at financing more than 80% of the value of your your home you will typically have two options, either pay mortgage insurance on the loan or take out a 2nd mortgage for the balance a
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Reducing Your Monthly Mortgage Loan Payment
One of the most common ways to lower your monthly mortgage payments is by refinancing at a lower interest rate. If interest rates have dropped since your mortgage was last issued, then consider refina
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80/20 mortgage
80 20 mortgages are also called zero down loans and or no money down loans. These types of loans are increasingly popular throughout the nation. An 80 20 loan is actually 2 mortgage loans, a 1st mortg
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Should You Buy Points?
How do you "buy" a better rate? Do you plan on keeping your loan for a while? Then it may make sense to "buy" a lower interest rate by paying one or more "points." Even if you're unsure of how
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Questions to ask your mortgage broker
When you apply for a mortgage loan there are many important questions you will want to ask your mortgage broker. The questions you ask will give you a clearer picture of the mortgage you will be recei
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