How to Get a Mortgage with a 580 Credit Score in 2026: Real Options That Actually Work
Get a mortgage with a 580 credit score in 2026 using FHA loans, which allow 3.5% down with a score of 580. Expect rates around 7.5% for a 30-year loan.
2012 Prospective Homeowner Financial Checklist
The first thing a prospective homeowner needs to do is determine if they can qualify for a mortgage and if they can afford to pay one.
Financing Options for Home Purchases in 2012
In order to make sure payments are affordable, you must understand how the different mortgage options for home purchases are structured.
Mortgage Purchase Applications Drop Last Two Weeks of 2011
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) announced the recent application data for purchases and refinances.
Understanding Principal Reduction for Underwater Mortgages
Part of the American dream is to be a homeowner. As housing sales and prices have slumped over the last few years, many homeowners found they owed more on their...
Challenging Your Foreclosure Process
Many people who are facing foreclosure simply resign themselves to losing their home. Sometimes, however, foreclosure is not inevitable. You have other options, including a short sale where you sell...
Six Warning Signs for Mortgage Modification Scams
Be aware of financial predators and be able to identify the key characteristics of mortgage modifications scams.
Mortgage Interest Rates Among New York Metro Area Top Banks
Mortgage interest rates can fluctuate depending on many factors.
The Perils of Deficiency Judgments After Foreclosure
With the recent wave of foreclosures, more and more lenders have started to pursue deficiency judgments to try to recoup some of their losses.
Judicial vs. Non-Judicial Foreclosure
Most states offer both judicial foreclosure and non-judicial foreclosure as an option, with a few limited exceptions.
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure – An Alternative to Foreclosure
As an alternative to foreclosure, a deed in lieu of foreclosure boasts several advantages.
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Thousands of Mortgage Relief Checks Bounce
Part of the resolution to the mortgage meltdown was a government mandated mortgage relief program.
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States With the Lowest Property Taxes
Property taxes are the number one source of revenue for local governments and school districts, but not for states.
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Fannie Mae Posts Record Profits for 2012
Now, as the housing market is continuing to rise, Fannie Mae is recouping those losses: to the tune of $17.2 Billion in profits for 2012.
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When Is It Time to Fire Your Realtor?
If your realtor has no plans for future marketing efforts, it's time to fire your realtor and get one that will be more active to getting your home sold.
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5 Keys to Finding a Good Realtor
Before you decide to contact the nearest licensed Realtor, first take a little time to find one that you know will really work to sell your home.
Read MoreHow Does the VA Mortgage Loan Program Work?
The VA mortgage loan program provides veterans, along with spouses and children of deceased veterans, with excellent benefits that help them purchase a home.
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