How Market Conditions Affect Interest Rates
When the Chairman of the Federal Reserve lowers “rates,” he lowers the “Federal Funds” rate. It's the interest rate at which large banks lend funds to one another and is a “short-term” rate. Mortgage
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USDA Guaranteed Rural Housing Loans
The USDA has great loan program designed to help moderate income buyers purchase a home in traditionally rural areas with 100% financing. The first step is to determine if you are eligible to qualify
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hard money loan needed with fico score below 500
Introduction to Home Loan Programs for people with Below 500 Credit Score Hard money loan is a non-traditional financing source for your business. Hard Money Loan to value is determined as to the
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College Graduate
Many lenders will use college credits in the borrower's chosen field to determine experience. The graduate will have to provide a copy of the degree earned. Lenders may also request a copy of the borr
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Morgage Rates
When looking for morgage rates on the internet, it is important to first determine what type of loan you are looking to obtain. Are you interested in an adjustable rate morgage, fixed rate morgage, o
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Should I get a fixed rate or an adjustable rate?
Many mortgage loans have either a fixed interest rate or an adjustable interest rate. With a fixed-rate mortgage, the interest rate never changes and your payments remain stable throughout the life of
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Mortgage FAQ's
There are many common questions that people have regarding their mortgage, how to get a mortgage, what they need to qualify, and about specific concerns they have about applying for a mortgage. Here a
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Bridge loan
A short-term loan, that "bridges" the period between the closing date of a home purchase and the closing date of a home sale.
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Real Estate Terminology
Appraiser A professional who has the knowledge and expertise necessary to estimate the value of real estate. Ideally, an appraiser acts independently of the buying and selling parties in a transactio
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What affects my credit score?
There are many things that can affect your credit score in both positive and negative ways. Your credit scores are determined by information which is reported by your creditors to the three main credi
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Fixed Rate
This standard form of a mortgage has two basic characteristics that do not change throughout the liof the loan: the interest rate and the repayment term. In addition to the principal and interest the
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Mortgage Interest Rates 30 Year Fixed Refinance
Mortgage interest rates on a 30 year fixed refinance are usually slightly higher than the interest rates on mortgages with shorter terms.
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Best Fixed Rate
The best Fixed Rate refinance is not always going to be the quote with the lowest rate. When refinancing an adjustable rate mortgage, or ARM loan, to lock in a low fixed rate, a variety of other fact
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Million Mortgage Loan
$1 Million Mortgage Loan to $40 Million Mortgage Loan programs are referred to in the lending industry by the terms "super jumbo mortgage" or even "mega jumbo loan" Jumbo mortgages are loans which
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What to compare when choosing an option ARM's
Although there are multiple things to consider when comparing option ARM's here are few of the basics. Loan term Initial interest rate - or start rate. Initial interest rate period - or commonl
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Should I refinance my ARM to a fixed rate
There are benefits and negatives to both a fixed rate and an ARM mortgage, but for the borrower who is thinking about refinancing their ARM into a fixed rate, there are many things to consider. By Ref
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What determines my credit score
Credit scores have become very important to consumers for a variety of different things. Your credit score determines whether you will be, approved, declined, required to place a large down payment, o
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Why a Broker instead of the Bank?
The Bottom Line - This isn't the closing costs at the end of the loan, but the total cost of the loan over its lifetime. A broker will have higher closing costs, because it subcontracts services. Th
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The Appraisal Report
The appraisal report is completed by a licensed appraiser who determines what the value of the inspected property will be. There are three methods that the appraiser will use to validate his opinion i
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Is an inspection the same as an appraisal?
When buying a home it is advised to not only have an appraisal, but also an inspection of the home by a certified inspector. An inspector will inspect all areas of the home for damage and note any pr
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Rate and Term Refinance
A rate and term refinance is when a borrower refinances to lower the interest rate and or term of their current mortgage.
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Refinance to Lower Your Monthly Expenses
When most people think of refinancing they are thinking in terms of lowering their rate of interest or their monthly payments. Even as interest rates are rising, refinancing often makes sense for man
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ARM Rate Increase
The initial rate for an ARM mortgage is fixed for an introductory period ranging from 1 month to 10 or more years. Most Adjustable Rate Mortgages have a fixed, or "teaser" period of 2 or 3 years (2 2
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Super Jumbo Loan Financing
The term Super Jumbo Mortgage is used to describe mortgage loans exceeding $650,000 whereas a Jumbo Mortgage refers to loans which simply surpass Fannie Mae's limits for conforming loans.
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Best Rate Refi
To get the best rate refi, one must have a full documentation of income, full documentation of assets, impeccable credit, and a low loan to value. For everybody else, it is most important to get the
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Refinance
The term refinance is commonly used when referring to the paying off of your existing mortgage(s), or home loan(s), with the proceeds, or funds, from a new home loan. There are many different reasons
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What is an ALT A Loan?
An ALT A loan is a term used from lenders and mortgage brokers for loans that are not usually the A Paper best rate loan, nor are they the subprime loan with very high interest rates. ALT A loans are
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Best Place To Get A Mortgage
So where is the best place for a person to get a mortgage loan from? This is one of the most common questions asked by consumers today due to the wide variety of different types of mortgage lending in
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Buying A Home
When buying a home there are many factors that should be considered. You should consider the location of your potential home as one of the main factors. Is the house by a highway, by power lines, in a
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Combo loan or 30 year fixed 1 loan
What is better, going with an 80 20 combo loan or going with a 30 year fixed 1 loan? There are many factors that will determine which is the better option. Rates, PMI, loan terms and many other factor
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Stated Income Pay Option Loans
Despite recent secondary market restrictions, there are still Stated Income Pay Option Loans available to consumers. The pay option programs come with a variety of terms and qualifications. Pay optio
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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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Do I need a Mortgage Broker?
If you watch the bond market daily, can put in multiple calls to bankers every day, and crunch and recrunch numbers daily through the day, then you probably do not need a mortgage broker, and might be
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Why was my mortgage sold on the secondary market?
Why was my mortgage sold to another mortgage company and what is the secondary market? When you use a mortgage broker, your mortgage is brokered to a lender that offers either subprime products or con
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What is a Subprime Mortgage Loan
What is a subprime mortgage loan? Many consumers have heard the term subprime loan but many are unfamiliar with what the definition of a subprime mortgage loan actually is. In mortgage financing borro
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How often do interest rates change?
Interest rates can change at any time and can change as often as the market reflects any fluctuation. Your interest rate is never safe until it is locked. Depending on the term of your lock, your loan
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Ben Bernanke, The Fed, and Mortgage Rates
When Ben Bernanke of the Federal Reserve (The Fed) gives testimony to Congress and or when the Federal Reserve meets, how does this affect mortgage rates? The next paragraphs will examine the role Be
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Closing Tomorrow - What to expect
If I am closing tomorrow on my home loan, what should I expect? Depending on whether it is a refinance or a purchase will determine exactly what you should expect. With a refinance loan you will have
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Unlike a Chapter 13 or 11, which allows for restructuring and settlement of debt, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy doesn’t necessarily involve a payment plan to settle with creditors. Instead, Chapter 7 liquidat
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What is Underwriting a Mortgage?
Underwriting a mortgage is the process of examining data regarding a borrower's property and transaction to determine whether the mortgage applied for by the borrower should be issued.
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Preferred Credit Score to Get a Good Mortgage Rate
So what is the preferred credit score or the credit score cutoff in order to be able to qualify for a very good mortgage interest rate? How can I improve my credit score? How can I make sure that I qu
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Buydown
Money advanced by an individual (builder, seller, etc.) to reduce the monthly payments for a home mortgage either during the entire term or for an initial period of years.
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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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Payment shock
For many first time home buyers or current homeowners looking to move up, can be in for a shock. Even if they are aware of the higher payment from their current rent or mortgage and are ok with it and
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Debt To Income Ratio
A Debt to Income Ratio is a calculation used to determine if the income of a potential borrower qualifies for a mortgage loan.
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Balloon Mortgage
A mortgage that is paid in full after a period of years that is shorter than the term of the loan. For Instance, A ten year balloon loan would have its payments calculated over a 20-30 year period, h
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home values
Many homeowners wonder what their house may be worth on their local real estate market. One of the best ways to determine the value is to hire an appraiser to appraise the value of your home.
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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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Interest Rates explained
Probably the most misunderstood concept in mortgages is the interest rate. And yet, probably nothing plays a bigger role in our entire financial system. The term “Interest Rate” itself is broad in
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How to avoid mortgage insurance
If you have ever purchased or refinanced a home that is over 80% loan to value you have probably heard the term mortgage insurance or are currently paying it. There are several ways to avoid paying or
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