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Seniors that live in a house can get money by setting up a reverse mortgage through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) allows those who are 62 or older access to their home’s equity as long as they’ve paid off the majority or all...
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An escrow company is designed to prevent fraud when buying or selling a house, but how do you pick a company? You need to receive emails and documents required for closing in a timely fashion and be able to communicate with the sellers. A bad escrow company can push...
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As a home buyer, it is paramount that you learn the different types of mortgage loans to ensure you understand which one is the most suitable for you. If you understand the loans available, and which ones you qualify for, you will be better enabled to maximize long term...
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Escrow is one of the best ways to avoid fraud, but how much does it cost? An escrow agent or officer can be someone from the closing company, an attorney, or a title company agent. It’s difficult to give a single price since the escrow agent fees vary and...
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Comparing mortgage lenders might seem like a chore. There are many lenders competing for your business with seemingly more and more attractive deals. But you need to be able to rationally compare and judge them to find the one who’s right for you. This is an extremely important decision...
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As a veteran or service member, you are entitled to a number of valuable benefits, such as a VA loan. These loans are an attractive option for those who are looking to purchase a home in the near future. While there certainly are many advantages to a VA loan,...
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A mortgage rate lock is a commitment the lender makes to an interest rate in the beginning of your loan application, which lasts for a certain duration while your loan is processing. If the rate fluctuates via market influences your interest rate for your loan will stay the same....
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Mortgage loans are financial debt obligations people enter into with a bank, credit union, or other financial institution as a way of purchasing a home. Home loans are one of the most common ways to purchase a home today. Unless you have the cash in a bank account to...
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Mortgage brokers and banks operate differently in the delicate ecosystem of mortgage buying. You obviously want to get the best deal and the best experience overall. But which one fits you? Let us point the way. Get out your notepad. We’re going to talk about what a mortgage broker is...
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides active members of the military, veterans, and surviving spouses with VA loans that can help with a variety of housing matters. VA loans can be used for purchasing a home, building a new one, repairing and maintaining your current home, or updating...
Seniors that live in a house can get money by setting up a reverse mortgage through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) allows those who are 62 or older access to their home’s equity as long as they’ve paid off the majority or all...
An escrow company is designed to prevent fraud when buying or selling a house, but how do you pick a company? You need to receive emails and documents required for closing in a timely fashion and be able to communicate with the sellers. A bad escrow company can push...
As a home buyer, it is paramount that you learn the different types of mortgage loans to ensure you understand which one is the most suitable for you. If you understand the loans available, and which ones you qualify for, you will be better enabled to maximize long term...
Escrow is one of the best ways to avoid fraud, but how much does it cost? An escrow agent or officer can be someone from the closing company, an attorney, or a title company agent. It’s difficult to give a single price since the escrow agent fees vary and...
Comparing mortgage lenders might seem like a chore. There are many lenders competing for your business with seemingly more and more attractive deals. But you need to be able to rationally compare and judge them to find the one who’s right for you. This is an extremely important decision...
As a veteran or service member, you are entitled to a number of valuable benefits, such as a VA loan. These loans are an attractive option for those who are looking to purchase a home in the near future. While there certainly are many advantages to a VA loan,...
A mortgage rate lock is a commitment the lender makes to an interest rate in the beginning of your loan application, which lasts for a certain duration while your loan is processing. If the rate fluctuates via market influences your interest rate for your loan will stay the same....
Mortgage loans are financial debt obligations people enter into with a bank, credit union, or other financial institution as a way of purchasing a home. Home loans are one of the most common ways to purchase a home today. Unless you have the cash in a bank account to...
Mortgage brokers and banks operate differently in the delicate ecosystem of mortgage buying. You obviously want to get the best deal and the best experience overall. But which one fits you? Let us point the way. Get out your notepad. We’re going to talk about what a mortgage broker is...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provides active members of the military, veterans, and surviving spouses with VA loans that can help with a variety of housing matters. VA loans can be used for purchasing a home, building a new one, repairing and maintaining your current home, or updating...