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How Can I Get the Lowest Mortgage Rate?
You may think that acquiring the lowest possible mortgage rate just requires shopping around for the best-advertised rate. While the mortgag...
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Why Are Property Values Rising Again?
After the housing market cratered – and foreclosures skyrocketed – during the Great Recession, 2013 produced a welcome rise in property valu...
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Understanding the Short Sale Process
While most people know what a foreclosure is, a short sale is still a bit of a mystery. Short sales began to occur more frequently after the...
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Restitution Payments to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The subprime mortgage crisis was aggravated by the deceptive practices of financial institutions in bundling mortgage-backed securities. It ...
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Is a Hybrid Mortgage Right for Me?
Interest rates are rising, and according to most experts, they are likely to continue rising through 2014, and perhaps beyond. If you are re...
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Borrowing Money to Make a Down Payment
You are finally in position to afford mortgage payments, but you don't have the standard 20% down payment required for many home loans. Shou...
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Are Technology Tools Reliable when Searching For a Mortgage?
If you would rather not shop for a mortgage by visiting your local banks, you have two attractive options – hiring a mortgage broker or comp...
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Mortgages 101
With the variety of mortgages available today, how can you find the best mortgage for your circumstances? The first step is to assess your f...
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Adjustable-Rate versus Fixed-Rate Mortgages
Congratulations! You have saved up enough money to purchase a home — now it is time to look at mortgage options. Is a fixed-rate mortgage or...
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VA Loans 101
Veterans Affairs (VA) loans are invaluable for homebuyers. Their advantages include little or no money down, qualifying with a lower credit ...
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