Loan Modification - The OTHER Kind of Refinance?

The term Loan Modification means changing or modifying the terms of an existing loan. It is not a Refinance or Refi per se which is a New Loan usually done to pull cash out of the equity in a house or to get a better interest rate than the existing loan but its effects are similar. Continue reading “Loan Modification - The OTHER Kind of Refinance?”

6 Things To Avoid While Waiting For A Mortgage Approval

by Rob Kosberg

When buying a home, there are two stages in the home loan approval process.Stage 1 starts when a homebuyer submits a mortgage application to his loan officer for a pre-approval. Continue reading “6 Things To Avoid While Waiting For A Mortgage Approval”

Explanation of a Mortgage

by Edmonton Mortgage

Every person who owns a home knows what a mortgage is but Many of us have heard that term online, tv, and commercials but do not understand the true meaning of the word. Continue reading “Explanation of a Mortgage”

How To Invest In Foreclosure

An incredible opportunity for real estate investors is investing in foreclosure. Foreclosed homes repeatedly sell at deep discounts; which provides buyers a straightforward opportunity to profit. Because foreclosed homes are often highly discounted, they can be purchased and sold with a large return. Homes that are facing or have vanished by way of foreclosure often meet the investing goals of both the long term investor and the investor that plans to flip the property. Continue reading “How To Invest In Foreclosure”

Is a Lock In Period a Good Idea for Your Mortgage?

by Howard Don Vincent

When you make an application for a mortgage, the rate you are quoted will be the rate for that day. Obviously, you will not be able to close on your new house that same day, so you have to be concerned about what the rate will be later on. Continue reading “Is a Lock In Period a Good Idea for Your Mortgage?”

How Can You Find a Real Estate Agent?

Don’t let the job of finding a real estate agent depress you from hiring one. Realtors are set, keen and able to lend a hand. They have the information you will necessitate about preparing, pricing, listing, advertising, showing, and selling your property. Many offices will have multiple agents to choose from. Continue reading “How Can You Find a Real Estate Agent?”

The Two Basic Kinds of Financing

by John Miller

There are many other kinds of ways for borrowing cash but all those different financing vehicles can actually be classified into a “secured” or “unsecured” loan. These are the only two basic kinds of loans that exist for any borrower. Knowing the difference is important if you want to be wise when it comes to your money. When you start looking into personal financing options you’ll quickly learn that there are different ways to borrow cash for all sorts of things that you need money for. Continue reading “The Two Basic Kinds of Financing”

Home Foreclosure: Who The Heck Is Calling My House?

Home foreclosure is a not the best situation to be in. Once the notices start coming and the phone starts ringing you can’t really keep hiding. Your going to hear from lots of people who claim that they can help you. These calls are from organizations that have their own motives and goals. In desperate times even a good sales pitch may sound like a miracle. Continue reading “Home Foreclosure: Who The Heck Is Calling My House?”

Get Your Lender to Say YES!

Most people realize that having good credit scores is vital for getting a mortgage loan approved, but this is not everything that the lender takes into consideration. There are several key factors that a mortgage lender looks at when determining whether or not to approve a loan and only part of this information is contained in a credit report. This is why most people applying for a mortgage are required to present much more documentation than the lender can obtain independently. Continue reading “Get Your Lender to Say YES!”

Home Loan Modification To Prevent Foreclosure

A mortgage modification, also known as a home loan modification, allows homeowners to cut down their monthly mortgage payments by re-negotiating the terms of the first loan. This is one of the most sought alternatives to foreclosure as it allows people in the midst of financial hardship to stay in and keep their home. By obtaining a new payment arrangement through mortgage modification homeowners can avoid foreclosure and lenders still receive payments. Continue reading “Home Loan Modification To Prevent Foreclosure”