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Qualifying for a mortgage is not nearly as easy these days as it was just a couple of years ago, ... . All of us can get copies of their credit reports from each of the three major reporting companies at no charge ... before the subprime-loan-market collapse and the worldwide credit freeze. Still, mortgages [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:02:23

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Arizona Mortgage Rates October 17, 2008

Arizona Mortgage Rates for October 17, 2008 Mortgage Related News This week we ran into more than one person who was interested in what lenders ... include: Must be a second home 400,000 max loan amount 75% Loan-to-Value International credit report ... are able to provide loans for Canadian Nationals. After some local discussion between [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 16:18:20

FICO Fitness Fundamentals

A FICO score is the number that determines the interest rate you pay on credit cards, car loans and mortgages ... credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. The FICO score is linked to just about every ... in your favor) Don’t apply for any new credit cards Review your credit report periodically to make [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 16:08:53

Taking Home Mortgage Loans

by John Bear Planning to refinance your current mortgage? There are actually several options that are available for you ... loan approval solely on credit scores. In order to obtain a no doc loan, you must have a very high ... at a very good credit report, they reason that an applicant wouldn’t just do anything bad to tarnish [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 15:42:48

The Essentials of First Time Home Mortgage Loan Borrower

by Matthew Sanz Property ownership and buying a home for the first time can be an exciting yet mind-boggling experience ... ? 1. Good credit report: Your credit report will let lenders determine whether ... purchasing property? - Improve your credit report - Avoid [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 09:13:23

Re-default nation

The big question looming over the push to rewrite the home loans of people struggling to make payments is whether or not such mortgage ... % of all first mortgages in the U.S. Dugan called the results, part of his agency's new Mortgage Metrics report ... consumers replaced lower mortgage payments with increased credit card debt?  Is it because the [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 17:35:26

10 New Year Switch & Save Recommendations

With a severe recession looming, 2009 is predicted to be a tough year for most, ... with a free credit report and 30 day trial of CreditExpert and see what lenders see. Checking your Experian credit report can save you money when applying for a loan, mortgage or credit card. Get £2.50 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 17:14:27

Taking Home Mortgage Loans

by John Bear If you are looking to refinance your current mortgage, there are several options available for you ... and loan amount. The lender will then base loan approval solely on credit scores. In order to obtain ... with little or no documentation but just by looking at a very good credit report, they reason [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 16:59:45

A-Z real estate vocabulary for home buyers and sellers

Nothing is more fundamental to buying or selling your home than understanding the language that realtors, lenders and others in the industry use ... , origination fee, hazard and mortgage insurance, credit report and appraisal fee. Debt-to-Income ... inspection. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) - The cost of credit expressed as a yearly rate. Bridge Loan [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 21:05:42

Buying A Home After Filing Bankruptcy

Buying a house after filing bankruptcy is a real possibility after a year ... be good enough to qualify for a conventional loan. It is also a good idea to check your credit report before applying for a mortgage. You can get an annual free report from any of the three reporting [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 21:15:25

JPMorgan temporarily stops foreclsures

Are they being nice or just plain practical?JPMorgan Chase the nation's largest bank and one of its biggest mortgage lenders, ... . The global credit crisis, which began with subprime mortgages, increasingly appears to be affecting a wider range of consumer loans and, according to a report published by First American CoreLogic Friday [more...]

Date: 2008-11-02 09:41:00

Would Better Disclosure Have Helped WaMu Shareholders?

According to a September 25, 2008 press release from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ( ... largest savings and loan through the fallout of the mortgage and credit crises." The 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for Washington Mutual, Inc [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 06:22:29

Broker/Owner Steve Keefe Conducts "Short Sale" Training

Steven Keefe, Broker/Owner  Coldwell Banker Sky Ridge Realty   Arrowhead Home Loans, Inc. www.mountainmoves ... ramifications, but in my opinion, I would rather have a settled mortgage on my credit report than ... have a clue how to do it.  This can be a dangerous proposition for the parties involved [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:41

Save Thousands By Negotiating Your Loan Rate With Your Mortgage Lender

My wife and I have recently applied and been pre-approved for our first mortgage.  We are moving to a new state this winter ... , application fee, and credit report costs, but these costs are separately listed in most closing cost ... and actually flourished during the current credit crisis and subprime mortgage mess.  We were offered [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 13:45:27

Bank Bailout Puts Taxpayers At Risk

ABC News' Betsy Stark reports: It all feels less frantic than the government's rescue of the financial system a couple of months ago -- and we can ... , it is reasonable to expect more loan defaults on everything from mortgages to credit cards. And if banks are forced to use their cash to cover losses rather than make loans, well, how does the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:01:22

Get a new house with bkr loans, 474007 euro in one day

Start with credibility. It’s not easy to know if the prices quoted by lenders are reliable. And of course, each loan and each borrower are different ... in processing the loan, to appraisal and credit-report fees, among others. It is a transfer ... , compare the fees at each mortgage company you’re considering. So how do you find a lender [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 21:15:03

FHA Mortgage Lenders

Applying for a home loan for first time mortgage borrowers can be a daunting and treacherous task. An alphabet soup family of difference is used: FHA, HUD, VA, and some-more can report a loan ... from a lender to a FHA. If we have bad credit, no credit, or simply not sufficient income to put [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:31:28

Get a new home with bkr loan, 201029 euro in less than a week

And of course, each loan and each borrower are different ... , to appraisal and credit-report fees, among others. Brokers work with many mortgage bankers and, as a result ... . A mortgage is the pledging of a property to a lender as a security for a mortgage loan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 18:32:15

Long Beach Mortgage Report: Concern over future loan pricing due to Democratic moves

Long Beach, CA.  We are very concerned about this development for future mortgage pricing ... this is at a time when we expect a government agency to support the credit crisis, not curtail their lending. Why has this happened?  Apparently the agency faces a credit rating downgrade and must work through a half [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 18:35:49

Citigroup Posts $2.8 Billion Loss in Q3: Report

(Update 1: reflects mortgage data from Citi’s earnings statement) Loan origination for residential real estate is down, mortgage delinquency is up and net credit losses are way up, according to Citigroup Inc.’s (C: 15.90 -2.03%) third quarter earnings statement [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 15:21:55

N.J. man learns modifying mortgage to cut payments may impair credit rating

by Moe Bedard on September 29, 2009 · 0 commentsin American Nightmare To confuse consumers even more, not all lenders follow the guidelines.That may change on November 1, when lenders can use a new code to report them as a “loan modification under government program.” The code will clarify which borrowers have taken modifications, but because the modification process itself is not streamlined, it won’t be the only worm squiggling out of the can.The bigger impact on credit scores may depend on how [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 13:48:05

Why Can’t I Get That Low Mortgage Rate Advertised?

There is a perfect storm in the mortgage market right now.  Those who do not need credit can obtain it while those that do need credit cannot obtain ... was submitted and the appraisal and credit report came back within two weeks and the loan went [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 00:51:01

Net Worth Update: January 2009 (+$6,469)

Finally a positive month! ... year for me financially. Other Loans: Nothing to report. Mortgage: More movement that last month ... falling on my normal pay day) padded this number some and also allowed me to pay off some credit card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 13:57:07

Eastern Savings Bank

Eastern Savings Bank is not doing well these days according this news report. The Eastern Savings Bank of Hunt Valley, MD was listed as having a Texas ratio of 222.74, meaning ... -A" loans -- mortgages to buyers who had decent credit but provided little or no verification [more...]

Date: 2008-07-16 15:30:00

Home Mortgage Loan: 5 Elements To Know Prior To Purchasing A House

While buying a home is an exciting effort in life, it is certainly not something you want to rush into ... so that you will be accepted. You will want to have copies of your credit report several months before you begin shopping ... Wikipedia 1. Clean your credit record Paying an amount big enough to buy a house is something [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 02:15:41

Center For Responsible Lending Burning, Payday Loans Unscathed

The CRL is burning… With each passing day, payday loans become more popular with consumers in need of a temporary cash bump ... higher. Witness this recent story from the Credit Union Times‘ David Morrison. He reports in “Sandler Mortgage Lending Controversy ... [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:12:37

Home Mortgage Loan: 5 Elements To Take Into Consideration Before Buying A House

While purchasing a house is an exciting effort in a lifetime, it is certainly not something you want to rush into ... of your credit report several months before you start shopping for a house so you know what to expect ... of your annual salary. But even then, it is best to find a calculator online to help you figure [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 13:01:40

FHA Streamline Refinance: Some Changes Effective January 1, 2009

This site is primarily focused on providing information for originators of FHA loans, ... unless the house has lead paint. FHA does not require a credit report, but some lenders may require ... history for the last 12 months (or the length of time the mortgage has been held). HUD’s Credit Alert [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 17:40:38

Friday’s Rates on Thursday

Huh?  Since tomorrow is Independence Day, the bond markets will be closed…so I thought I would provide you with mortgage rates on today ... with a minimum credit score of 720, “full doc” purchase with a sales price of $500,000 and a loan ... .   We also had the Jobs Report released today which reported a loss of 62,000 jobs [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 18:00:27

A Mortgage Fact Pack

From Freddie Mac. Lots of interesting stuff there, including a breakdown that says that over 15 percent of some of their riskiest loans are ... loans--there may be others on the hook to take credit losses before Freddie does. If I read ... investment-quality loans. Hmmm... Here is a comparable report from Fannie Mae. [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 21:02:47

Deciding You Don't Want A Particular Mortgage Loan

I have questions to ask you about the loan for house ... three days of the date she ran your credit report, not to mention the Truth In Lending Advisory [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 14:49:52

Just Tricks…No Treats for Friday’s Rates

Mortgage rates continue to trend upwards like mummies crawling out of their graves.  (Sorry…bad reach. Booooo).  October has been terrible for rates! ... and FHA jumbo loans.    We’ll end next week with the goulish Jobs Report.  Most traders should ... credit score of 720-739, “full doc” purchase with a sales price of $500,000 and a loan amount [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 19:48:17

Friday’s Rates following the Rescue/Bail Out

There have been so many factors that typically influence the direction of mortgage rates over this past week, it’s amazing.  Just this morning we had another dismal Jobs Report with a greater loss than expected ... credit score of 720-739, “full doc” purchase with a sales price of $500,000 and a loan amount [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 21:29:05

Mortgage Rates following a Dismal Jobs Report

This mornings Jobs Report was ugly. 240,000 non-farm jobs lost in October (higher than the expected 200,000) and unemployment at 6.5% ... with a sales price of $500,000 and a loan amount of $400,000. Rates are priced based on a low-mid credit score [more...]

Date: 2008-11-07 16:48:53

Firm Cries Foul on Credit Reporting, Mortgage Loans

Nearly one in two borrowers is plagued by medical collection accounts that are lowering their credit scores and limiting their ability to get a ... mortgage, said mortgage and credit expert Rodney Anderson, of Rodney Anderson Lending Services, in a press release Monday. When the Federal Reserve announced its plan to invest up to $600 billion in ... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 16:04:24

Foreclosure

A mortgage is a contract loan a person takes out to purchase their home, and is one of the most significant trade lines on a credit report ... is reported incorrectly on your credit report it would be best to dispute it to have it removed ... ? If there is any information on your credit report that is inaccurate or incorrect, you can dispute [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 04:30:23

Local Banks Escape the Worst from Rosa Wright

Local banks escape worst of financial crisis by Joseph SantangeloThe financial industry on the South Shore and Cape Cod largely has avoided the ... report little to no exposure to subprime mortgages, mortgage-backed securities, credit default swaps ... offer credit to small businesses, although loan standards often are tighter and loan volume is down [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 18:19:00

What Determines Your Home Mortgage Loan Qualifications

When underwriters consider your home loan application and credit history, they generally look for 6 basic factors ... asking for. Get an Equifax 3-in-1 Credit Report Now! Liquid assets – Loan processors also want to see ... process. The more borrowers understand about their credit, the better they can maintain (or improve [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 15:28:20

usa mortgage rates

I stress when thinking about home, this patient received a second year, as well as state this function is provided to sell our house, ... to the main course as well as the seductiveness price report on how to find low price long head home loan ... go USMortgageRates.Com U.S. mortgage Tarif reports related to the debt loan debt related to credit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 16:20:03

New Year, Better Credit Score: Post 3

stockxpertcom_id12723501_size0-743295.jpg So FICO has branded you with a not-so-desirable credit score and you have made the resolution to bring ... month.  Remember also, not all debt is bad.  Items like mortgages and car loans on your credit report ... and see if they will take the late payment off so it doesn’t show up on your credit report [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 15:55:57

Mortgages In Arizona For Canadian Citizens Still Available

This week, we were asked by a few people whether or not it was still possible for a Canadian citizen to get financing on an investment property in ... 75% Loan-to-Value International credit report required Verification of mortgage history on primary ... bank statements Picture ID (Drivers license, coy of passport) If self employed, last 2 years Canadian [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 03:46:05

second residential mortgage

If you are still confused about what a second residential mortgage loan is and how you can use it to your advantage, you are literally losing money ... mortgage, check your personal credit report to ensure that your credit score has improved. Lenders ... loans.The other type is a “home equity line of credit” or HELOC. The main difference between the two [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 10:43:37

Camdenton Mortgage Market Update: Jan 14

In this week’s radio broadcast, Andrew Conner talks about the possible risk of identity theft arising from the sharing of your mortgage and loan ... Credit Reporting Industry;  or call 888-567-8688. This is a permitted re-broadcasting of a radio ... activity by the credit bureaus….. and how to opt out. Click here to view the embedded video [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 01:01:53

Get The Best Home Mortgage Loans

by John Bear If you are looking to refinance your current mortgage, there are several options available for you ... to obtain this loan, you must have a good credit report. Unfortunately, not all lenders are equal ... or no documentation but just by looking at a very good credit report, they reason that an applicant wouldn’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 08:16:22

Home Mortgage Loans Tips

by John Bear If you are looking to refinance your current mortgage, there are several options available for you ... . But in order to obtain this loan, you must have a good credit report. Unfortunately, not all lenders ... to present the mortgage company. But there are also ways for you to obtain a loan with minimal documents [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 16:49:29

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