‘Tis the season for young couples taking the plunge and either moving in together or getting engaged. It’s an exciting time for couples as well as their friends and families. People look for the perfect home to share and begin the merging (and purging) of possessions. But there’s an aspect of moving in together that […]
The Mother of all Foreclosure Mistakes
You’ve seen the news regarding mistakes made in foreclosures… now meet a victim of the mother of all mistakes. Know anyone affected by the foreclosure mess like this? We’d love to hear about it (without any names, of course!). Just click the link below and sound off.
Foreclosure Freeze – What It Means, Why It Matters
Misconduct by banks and their lawyers have led to a freeze on foreclosure proceedings. Here’s what it means, and why it really matters… Know anyone who may be affected by the foreclosure freeze? Click the comment link below and tell us about it. We’d love to hear from you. Your email address will never appear […]
Home Mortgage Loans: Getting One Continues to Be a Challenge
Bankrate.com has pooled the opinion of several mortgage industry professionals with regards to the future of the home mortgage loan market. According to most of them, mortgage loan rates will maintain their low levels, but acquiring a home loan will be difficult for most consumers. They also predicted that homeowners seeking refinancing will be lured […]
While Homeowners Suffer, Foreclosure Mills Make Millions
Lawyers exploiting the boom in foreclosures allegedly forged documents while booting people from their homes. Here the problem… Know anyone affected by these foreclosure mills? We’d love to hear about it. Use the comment link below and tell us what you know. No email addresses will EVER be published on this site or shared with […]
9 Million Homes Could Be Affected by the Foreclosure Mess
According to a recent Bloomberg article, the ongoing mortgage fiasco, dubbed foreclosuregate by some, could possibly entangle 9 million foreclosed properties with questions about the legitimacy of their title, the legitimacy of their foreclosure, or both. In response to this debacle, JP Morgan Chase and GMAC/Ally have suspended foreclosures in 23 judicial foreclosure states. Bank […]
Could We See 0% Mortgage Rates?
Imagine financing a home purchase with a no-interest mortgage. You’d probably never want to move again. Granted, it’s doubtful you’ll ever have that luxury. But if rates continue to drop, as some in the mortgage industry suggest they may — especially after the Federal Reserve’s recent statement that it was prepared for more extraordinary measures […]
Good Reasons for Not Refinancing
The decision to refinance may seem like a simple one; a lower interest rate is, after all, a lower interest rate; however, there are several good reasons not to refinance. In fact, in some cases, refinancing can actually cost you more in the long run: 1. HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD YOUR LOAN? First, consider […]
Refinancing: 5 Things You Need to Know First
If you’re thinking about refinancing an existing mortgage, here are 5 things you need to consider first: A fixed mortgage rate guarantees your monthly payments will not change even if the housing market does. If the interest rate goes up at any given time, you’ll know you’ve been wise since your rate remains the same. […]
When to Invest in Your Mortgage Instead of Stocks
With rates at record lows, should you accelerate mortgage payments or invest in the market? And what’s next for bond investors? Financial adviser Kurt Brouwer, editor of MarketWatch’s Fundmastery blog, talks with Jonathan Burton. Questions or comments? Use the comment link below to contact us. Even though your email address is required to comment, it […]
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