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A Short History of the Mortgage

cronos001 — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:15:09 +0000

Most people know what a mortgage is, due to the fact that many people have one. But, do you know how the mortgage itself came about? Here is some basic history on the mortgage and where it came from:

In the beginning, a mortgage was just a conveyance of land for a fee. The buyer paid the se...

The ABC of Getting a Home Loan in Australia

cronos001 — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:27:36 +0000

If you are a new to the lending game and have never taken out a home loan before - here are some issues that you should consider before choosing your loan.

1. Check your credit rating

Before approaching a lender for a home loan make sure that you have a clear understanding of what is ...

Why Internet Mortgage Loan Leads are Better than Telemarketing Leads

cronos001 — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:01:27 +0000

Seasoned mortgage brokers and lenders know they must always be working with up-to-date, accurate and qualified home purchase leads, refinance leads, debt consolidation leads, second mortgage leads, home equity leads, and other loan prospects to generate a constant stream of new clients and remain...

Second Mortgage Loan

cronos001 — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:12:28 +0000

The second mortgage loan is a fixed rate subordinate loan of the first mortgage. The first mortgage must be paid off first before the Second Mortgage. The lenders usually lend up to seventy five percent to ninety five percent of the home equity. The home equity is the difference between current v...

Refinance Home Equity Line of Credit - Can You Refinance with Poor Credit

cronos001 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:13:15 +0000

No matter what your credit situation, you can refinance your home equity line of credit. Trading in the unpredictability of adjustable rates, you can refi for secure rates. You also have the option to restructure your debt, enabling you to get out of debt sooner or to extend your terms for more m...

Mortgages Guide 101

cronos001 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:08:04 +0000

Mortgage is an age-old phenomenon. Mortgage refers to the method by which individuals or businesses can buy residential or commercial property without paying the full value upfront. The borrower or the mortgager uses a mortgage to pledge real property to the lender or mortgages as security agains...

Overview of the Home Mortgage Application Process

cronos001 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:12:30 +0000

The mortgage application process requires considerable paperwork and can be quite frustrating even if it is not your first time through. First there is an application form that you will receive from your lender. This application form asks for information about you, your employment history, and th...

Happy Birthday Buy To Let

cronos001 — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:37:22 +0000

This summer marks the Tenth anniversary of the buy-to-let mortgage. In July 1996 Mortgage Express (part of the Bradford & Bingley group) were the first to trial a dedicated buy-to-let mortgage product, and currently has a market share of approximately 20 per cent.

Buy-to-let mortgages evolv...

Who Needs A Mortgage

cronos001 — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 08:26:25 +0000

Who needs a mortgage? Well, nearly everyone in North America who plans to own their own home. Interestingly enough, when you look at the Latin roots of the word "mortgage", you'll find two terms - mortuus which means death, and gage which means grip. So the term "mortgage" actually means dea...

Finding A Bad Credit Mortgage

cronos001 — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:23:03 +0000

Bad credit loan mortgages or non-status mortgages are purposely intended to serve people with a bad credit history. According to a recent survey, one fifth of all adults are not able to qualify for a standard mortgage as a result of a previous or current bad financial situation.

Credit hist...

Texas Allocates $255 Million to Homeownership

cronos001 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:28:29 +0000

Texas is making $255 million in homebuyer funds available to Texans for the purchase of a home.

"Owning a home has always been an essential part of the American Dream. For families, homeownership is not merely a source of pride, it is often the first step on the path to prosperity. And for...

Mortgage Rates Guide

cronos001 — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:26:40 +0000

The low interest rates, the easy repayment options with large time periods and its easy availability are some of the major factors behind the pristine esteem gained by the Mortgage loans.

Mortgage loans are basically long term loans that are provided for a period of 15 to 20 years by the fe...

Rise Above The Financial Crisis With A Bad Credit Mortgage

cronos001 — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:08:18 +0000

Your lives can a take a different turn at any moment to leave you surprised. You can't do anything about it because you can't avoid the uncertainty. Sometimes, such situations lead to some extreme financial situations and end up earning you a bad credit history. A person can come under the cate...

Survey Ranks Mortgage Customer Satisfaction

cronos001 — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:29:42 +0000

J.D. Power and Associates released a new study of customer satisfaction for primary mortgage borrowers in the U.S. The study revealed some interesting reasons for satisfaction or non-satisfaction with a mortgage originator.

Homeowners ranked USAA Federal Savings Bank the highest in customer...

HECM Reverse Mortgages - How Much Money Can You Get

cronos001 — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:31:00 +0000

With reverse mortgages, everyday terms related to loans and loan amounts can mean very different things than what you might expect. It is important then to precisely define these terms as they are used for reverse mortgages.

Principal limit or maximum principal limit is the total aggregate ...