How does a reverse mortgage work?
Designed for seniors, a reverse mortgage is a loan that allows the homeowner to convert some of the equity in their home into cash or monthly income, while retaining home ownership. Reverse mortgages
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What Happens When I Miss Mortgage Payments?
What Happens when you Miss Your Mortgage Payments? If you miss one or two motgage payments, you will be required to repay the amount you are behind as soon as possible. Penalties, late charges, an
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What costs will I have to pay at closing?
To avoid any surprises at closing, a good rule of thumb is to set aside an amount equal to 2-3% of the purchase price to cover expenses like the following: Prior to Closing - Earnest money deposit
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What information is required to get preapproved?
If you are applying for a mortgage, have following information ready to give to your mortgage professional: - Employment information: Company name, job title, length at job, gross monthly income. I
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Land Contract
An agreement for the sale of a property in which the buyer takes possession while making payments to the seller, but the seller holds title until full payment is made. This type of financing is usuall
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Mortgage Advice
Checking your credit before applying for a mortgage loan is a very wise decision. By checking your credit before applying for a home loan you are able to see what your credit looks like, check for err
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What are "Junk Fees"?
Many consumer watchdogs would argue that “junk fees” are any loan costs paid directly to your mortgage broker or lender. Examples of this would be fees paid to your broker for “processing” your loan
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How to hold title
Depending on what your long term goals are for the home, how to hold title on the property can be crucial.
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Types of closing costs
Certain areas of the country may have added closing costs, but these are the general types of closing costs you might see at closing: Attorney's or escrow fees Property taxes Pre-Paid Interes
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No Cost Refi
Nowadays, it seems one cannot watch an entire news broadcast on TV without seeing a "No Cost Refinance" advertisements. What is "No Cost Refi" and is it better than mortgage home loans with tradition
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Benefits of VA Loan Financing
If you are a Veteran, a VA Loan may be a great fit for you to purchase a home. The VA guarantees a portion of the approved Loan, making it easier for a lender to extend credit. There are many benefi
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Save Notary Charges on Closing Costs
The notary cost can run to $300 to $400 on a closing statement. There are ways to reduce this cost. Close at the Title or Escrow office usually those closings don't charge for notarizations. Demand
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Patriot Act
The Patriot Act is a Federal law that was designed to try and stop or detour terrorist activities. This law effects real estate transactions by requiring identification disclosure requirements from b
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Closing costs and settlement charges
Closing costs and settlement charges usually include an origination fee, discount points, appraisal fee, title search and insurance, survey, taxes, deed recording fee, credit report charge and other c
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Property Title Search
Title search is performed to make sure there are no other unexpected liens and claims than the ones being paid off at closing. Although most title problems, such as unsatisfied mortgages and unpaid t
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How to hold title
Title to real property may be held by individuals, either in Sole Ownership or in Co-Ownership. Co-Ownership of real property occurs when title is held by two or more persons. There are several variat
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Location for Closing
Closing can take place at a number of different locations depending on the situation. Some states, like Delaware for example, require that an attorney conduct closing and handle the title work on any
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How do telemarketers get my name?
There are several ways people can get your name. One of the easiest ways is from public records. Public records can be retrieved with the help of a title company.
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Title search
An examination of public records to disclose the past and current facts regarding the ownership of a given piece of real estate.
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Abstract of title
A written history of all the transactions that bear on the title to a specific piece of land. An abstract of title covers the time from when the property was first sold to the present. Used by the tit
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Fees Listed On Good Faith Estimate
Mortgage Applicants should understand each fee on a Good Faith Estimate and who will be receiving this fee. Borrowers that understand each fee may be able to save money on their closing costs. Listed
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How long does a mortgage take to close
The average is 2-3 weeks for a refinance and 4 weeks for a purchase. The time it takes to close your loan can be affeted by many things and no loan is the same.
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Job Titles for Mortgage Professionals
Mortgage professionals go by many different names. The most common is 'loan officer'.
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Title insurance policy
A contract in which an insurer, usually a title insurance company, agrees to pay the insured party a specific amount for any loss caused by defects of title on real estate in which the insured has an
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Title Company
What is a title company and what do they do, is a common question asked by many first-time home buyers and existing homeowners. A title company is a third party company that completes a title search,
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Escrow
Escrow can mean a couple of things. Escrow is the holding of money by a neutral third party for individuals involved in a business transaction. For example, when you place a bid on a home to purchase
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The Lending Process
The Lending process starts with interest from the borrower in either buying a home or refinancing. When thinking about buying a home many people start to look for houses first. The first step should
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Closing
Also known as settlement, this is the time at which the property is formally sold and transferred from the seller to the buyer; it is at this time that the borrower takes on the loan obligation, pays
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Builder incentives
Many home builders offer incentives when building a home such as adding a deck or different upgrades if you agree to use their preferred lender or title company. It is important that you do not have
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Free Credit Report
<center>FREE Credit Report for Consumers< center> Every consumer is allowed a free credit report once a year. Effective December 1, 2004, consumers were entitled to receive one free
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Title & Escrow Fees
Title & Escrow Fees Include both the owner's and the lender's policy of title insurance as well as the escrow fee. Title insurance protects both the buyer and lender by insuring a clear chain of
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Closing Costs
Expenses, over and above the price of the property, incurred by buyers and sellers in transferring ownership of a property. Closing costs normally include an origination fee, an attorney's fee, taxes,
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Cooperative (Co-op)
Residents purchase stock in a cooperative corporation that owns a structure; each stockholder is then entitled to live in a specific unit of the structure and is responsible for paying a portion of th
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