Subprime Loans

Subprime loans are probably the one thing that we can put a finger on that has led us to this mortgage disaster ... to individuals who had credit scores well below 680.  It was almost as if these subprime lenders were willing to give anyone over the age of 18 with a beating heart a mortgage loan.  Sadly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 02:59:14

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WHEN IS A 5.000 PERCENT MORTGAGE RATE REALLY 3.600 PERCENT?

Related posts:Get Extra Tax Deductions In 2008 — Pay Your Mortgage A Few Days Early For most Americans, mortgage interest paid on a home loan...Shopping for a low rate mortgage for your Danville real [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 04:23:28

Privacy Concerns in Real Estate Transactions

Every once in a while I get someone who is unhappy with required paperwork for privacy reasons ... for a mortgage loan application, known in the business as the 1003. Admittedly, the form does ask ... , so they can make a decision on whether or not to grant the loan. It also asks for irrelevant items [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 17:35:00

Sign Up For Online Banking - Now What?

A crucial reward of onling banking is the fact that you can construct your account to do payment automactically for some of your bills when they are due. Such payment may include utility bill payment, student loan, mortgage payment, etc. Pretty much all you have to perform is to set up the system and forget ... [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 05:35:24

Mortgage Market Week in Review

I’ve got to tell you, I’d love to be able to write one of my Friday updates and tell you about some good news or tell you, “You know, ... side (the stock markets) and the debt side (bonds, loans, mortgages, Fed Funds, and all other types ... of a few firms, a total meltdown.    On the debt side, it really was very close to a nuclear reactor [more...]

Date: 2008-09-19 20:26:22

A Quick Look At Mortgage Refinance

by Ned Dagostino Mortgage refinance is an option most house owners look at from time to time. The big question they ask themselves is: Should I? ... to manage. You can refinance the mortgage and get a loan large enough to pay off all the small debts ... Well, that depends on the particulars of the case. Generally people go in for mortgage refinance [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 04:05:52

Robert Rubin Resigns As Citigroup Adviser

NEW YORK — Officials at the embattled banks Citigroup and Morgan Stanley will negotiate over the weekend about possibly combining their wealth ... in mortgages and other loans. The company has reported four straight quarters of losses ... backstop for up to $306 billion in loans and securities [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 09:15:20

Being Green in a Tight Economy: Part IV

Let’s talk about energy. Been there, done that you say. We all know to turn lights off when we leave the room, to unplug all cords when not in use ( ... (mortgage, student loan payments, medical insurance). A favorite way for our family to think about being [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 14:01:23

Learn More About Refinance Mortgage Loan

by John Bear Everyone knows that comparing lenders can help you find the best refinancing deal, but those numbers can get confusing, especially when you are comparing lenders. You should investigate rates, fees, and points. Remember too that just because a mortgage company has the lowest rates, it doesn’t mean [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:14:51

Learn More About Refinance Mortgage Loan

by John Bear Everyone knows that comparing lenders can help you find the best refinancing deal, but those numbers can get confusing, especially when you are comparing lenders. You should investigate rates, fees, and points. Remember too that just because a mortgage company has the lowest rates, it doesn’t mean [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 10:20:30

The deregulation and free markets myth

Walter E. Williams destroys the liberal's claim that deregulation and free markets caused the financial meltdown: News media people, ... Times article, "Fannie Mae Eases Credit To Aid Mortgage Lending" (Sept. 30, 1999), reported, "Fannie ... from the Clinton administration to expand mortgage loans among low and moderate income people. … [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:28:18

Rise in Overdue Mortgage Payments

In the first three months of this year more than a fifth of homebuyers in the UK, who have a chequered credit history, have fallen behind on their mortgage payments and even those with top-quality ratings have seen a statistically significant rise in delinquencies. New research from Standard & Poor’s is based on the behaviour of homebuyers, whose loans have been packed in to mortgage-backed-securities, accounting for 80 percent of the £43bn sub-prime mortgage market. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 03:11:53

The Importance of Credit

The Importance of Credit Written by Kenneth Lin June 30th, 2008 at 5:54 PM CDT 1 comment At Credit Karma, we want to give our users access, ... we do a very good job quantifying it. Last Friday, I called up a friend at E-LOAN and asked ... . Assuming a $250,000 mortgage and using our mortgage calculator, you will see that the 600 borrower [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 01:55:34

Morning Update

Concerns PersistWorries about the health of the financial sector are persisting and a small profit from JP Morgan Chase is doing little to assuage ... to continued markdowns on leveraged loans and mortgage trading positions, as well as weak trading results [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:58:00

Home Mortgage Calculators are Helpful In Planning Your Home Purchase

When you have finally decided to take that plunge into home ownership, ... and for your property taxes as these are bills that cannot be let go of and should never run behind. Generally, loan ... . By using home mortgage calculators different scenarios can be entered to determine the best financing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 20:51:04

Refinance Mortgage Loan Guide

by John Bear Everyone knows that comparing lenders can help you find the best refinancing deal, but those numbers can get confusing, especially when you are comparing lenders. You should investigate rates, fees, and points. Remember too that just because a mortgage company has the lowest rates, it doesn’t mean [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:23:29

Of Chicago, the Olympics, and America in 2016

Satire by John W. Lillpop President Obama has once again made it perfectly clear why this White House gig is just not working out. At least not for the American people. Under Barack Obama, the national unemployment rate is close to 10 percent; the national deficit is nine trillion dollars and counting; in some quarters, the dollar is being used to line bird cages; the housing market is bracing for Phase 2 of the Great Mortgage Meltdown as millions of "Option Arm" loans are due to be reset; [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 16:42:00

Ultimate Debt Guide - Get Out of Debt With Debt Consolidation?

by Ash Ford How to get out of debt by not filing for bankruptcy or by signing up to a long-term debt relief plan which has the potential to push you ... truth about the credit card game is clear to me now and you’ll learn why numerous people remain in debt ... and be in over your head with loans, credit cards, car payments, mortgages etc. Finding a way [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 02:47:14

Four Quick Ways to Build A Strong Credit Rating

#fullpost{display:inline;} ... of our card accounts. We can make it a goal to pay off our credit card bills in full at the end ... for a time-dependent loan, say a mortgage. The Federal Law entitles us to one FREE annual credit [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 05:21:00

What is a reverse mortgage?? Do I want it?

by Doc Schmyz If you have already heard the term reverse mortgage, it still sounds like a strange thing ... is so these questions can be answered. The name is somewhat misleading. A reverse mortgage is a loan ... citizen’s income. The amount depends on the homeowner’s age, equity of the house, interest rate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 00:52:47

Free credit report for a brighter tomorrow

The family encounters those financial problems arising. They make budgets for the family use and those debts to pay ... all at the same time? Like bills, mortgages, other loans, and credit card that way it’s beyond ... . With the use of debt consolidation, you can pay your multiple debts in one debt. Meaning, combining [more...]

Date: 2008-10-05 06:49:10

Beneficial Finance - Mortgage Review

Beneficial Finance, does personal, auto, and mortgage lending as a retail subsidiary of mega-bank parent HSBC Group (NYSE: HBC) ... of Beneficial Finance should be avoided. They are big pushers of credit cards, home equity loans, and debt consolidation mortgages. You can’t expect much better being a subsidiary of HSBC Mortgage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 22:05:31

BABY STEPS TO ‘PEACE-OF-MIND’ FINANCIAL MENTAL HEALTH

BABY STEPS TO ‘PEACE-OF-MIND’ FINANCIAL MENTAL HEALTH January 15th, 2009 No Comments 1) Begin to pay off all revolving credit cards. House mortgage and car loans can be factored into monthly financial obligations. 2) Put your “ ... for what you have. Gratitude can cure cancer and bad attitudes. 5) Ask someone every day, “What can I do for you?” 6) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:55:16

Thank You Reverse Mortgage Daily Sponsors

These companies make Reverse Mortgage Daily possible, if you enjoy RMD, please consider supporting them in 2009 ... mortgage products. Golden Gateway’s online tools, award winning calculators and personalized service ... , training, and full resource center created exclusively for Reverse Mortgage Loan Officers.  Sign [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 20:50:18

How to Deleverage Balance Sheets

Bouncing around trading desks: Credit Suisse is using a novel approach to deleverage its balance sheet…using its illiquid assets to pay bonuses; ... its real! Credit Suisse Group AG’s investment bank has found a new way to reduce the risk of losses ... bonuses. The bank will use leveraged loans and commercial mortgage- backed debt [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 19:00:02

Tips for Mortgage Refinancing and Debt Consolidation

Many people discover that their credit card debt is out of control when they get their monthly bank statement ... your balance over-the-limit fees. It’s time to consider debt consolidation to save your money - credit card balance transfer, home equity loan or mortgage refinancing. One of the best ways to obtain [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 03:48:15

links for 2008-12-26

In Hard Times, Houses of God Turn to Chapter 11 in Book of Bankruptcy - WSJ.com Church Mortgage & Loan Corp. of Maitland, Fla ... $18 million it owes, says company lawyer Elizabeth Green. Church Mortgage filed for Chapter 11 ... to Getting Out of Debt 9. Tools for a Frugal Life 10. Resources The *Official* Guitar [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 07:01:05

US Interest Rates Zero to 0.25% and soon 4.5% US mortgages

Hale Bonddad Steward at Huffington Post has a lot of charts that show the bad financial situation ... to refinance a mortgage at 4.5%. The Fed and the Treasury appear ready to start buying up large quantities of securities -- government debt, mortgages, commercial loans, even stocks -- from banks [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 20:29:22

Monetizing Your Website With Google Adsense Is Easier Than You Think

This site is specifically created for those who don’t want to waste time searching for ‘the best solution’ to earn money online ... Debt Consolidation Endowment Purchase Online Student Loan Consolidation Pop Up Displays California ... Mortgage Refinance Rates Accident Helpline Lenders Tree Acorn Stair Lifts Ambulance Billing Secure [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 00:57:08

Is a reverse mortgage a good thing??

by Doc Schmyz If you have already heard the term reverse mortgage, it still sounds a little odd ... s age, equity of the house, interest rate on the loan, closing fees, and a few other factors ... is so these questions can be answered. The name is somewhat confusing. A reverse mortgage is a loan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 22:24:09

Acquisitions Continue: Citi Buys Wachovia

October 3 update: Wells Fargo has stepped in and placed a better offer for Wachovia. Wachovia is my main brick-and-mortar bank ... against your stock gains for tax purposes. Wachovia mortgages and student loans will become Citi’s assets ... : ...Wachovia to Start Charging for Direct Access to Quicken: ...Wachovia Reaches for More Auto Loan [more...]

Date: 2008-10-01 12:00:26

Useful Advice - Can The Hope For Home Ownership Relief Act Really Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure?

My view on this bill is that it will be a dismal failure ... must be at least 31 percent; * They cannot afford their current loan; * They did not intentionally miss ... program include: * 30-year, fixed rate mortgage; * Maximum 90 percent loan-to-value ratio [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:06:21

Why Mortgage Calculators Can Be Useful For Comparing Loans

by Katherine Mclaren Are you looking for some inside information on the formulas used to calculate mortgage payments? Here’s an up-to-date report from experts who should know about free mortgage calculators. Mortgage calculators can be found on a numerous websites. Lots of these websites are run by banks and mortgage lenders and others are run by those who just wish to provide internet users with helpful information. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 21:33:49

Policy makes take aim at inflated appraisals

By Les Christie CNNMoney.com NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) ... was that appraisers, pressured by loan officers and mortgage brokers, kept hyping home values. Not only did homebuyers wind up paying more, but the exotic mortgage products they needed to finance [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 11:38:44

Three Easy Steps For Climbing Out Of Debt

Yesterday I read a weeks worth of all the blogs I follow and one spoke about debt, specifically credit card debt. Some people rack up tens of thousands of dollars worth of credit card debt which to me seems ... dodged the credit card trap may still have mortgages, student loans car payments, etc. While debt [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 02:54:00

What Goes Down Must Come Up

Wise man once said that: a great person can see opportunities in certain circumstances where other people see it as problems ... , or to refinance an existing loan. They can help us compare Oregon mortgage rates, calculate payments, run amortization tables and connect us with the best lenders. There are some incredible Oregon [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 02:25:58

Bankruptcy Bad Credit Mortgage Loan

The word bankruptcy gives rise to an image of utter helplessness ... one gets rid of all the debt problems in a short period of time. There are many debt elimination ... with multiple debt problems juggling with payments often consider bankruptcy. They feel it can offer [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 04:00:19

Free Helpful Advice - Can The Hope For Home Ownership Relief Act Really Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure?

My take on this bill is that it will be a another government run fiasco ... be at least 31 percent; * They cannot afford their current loan; * They did not intentionally miss ... the new program include: * 30-year, fixed rate mortgage; * Maximum 90 percent loan-to-value ratio [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 07:36:03

Whither Citigroup's $1.1 Trillion of Off Balance Sheet Assets?

It seems so long ago that the Treasury's failed effort to organize an SIV bail-out entity, the MLEC, ... Depression and rising home-loan, commercial-mortgage and credit-card delinquencies have begun to trigger ... U.S. banks, including Citigroup, are on the hook for at least $300 billion of credit and liquidity [more...]

Date: 2008-07-14 11:37:49

Government Share of Mortgage Apps Soars

"The latest proof of the government’s growing influence in the mortgage banking sector came Tuesday morning from the Mortgage Bankers Association, ... for government-insured loans — primarily borrowers looking to apply for an FHA-eligible loan, although VA loans are included in the total as well — compared to 10.3 percent one year ago." [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 19:47:43

BofA Needs to Cut its Dividend

BofA Needs to Cut its Dividend Posted by: Matthew Goldstein on January 15 Bank of America reportedly needs billions of dollars in additional federal ... mortgage-backed securities and ailing consumer loans. In taking over Citi and winding down ... to expend much money—allowing the government to direct more money to banks with healthier balance sheets [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:37:00

Mortgage cram-downs - I find them hard to swallow

Here’s a real estate term that appears to be gaining popularity its called “mortgage cram-downs ... modifies a loan, often reducing principal so a borrower can afford it. Lenders hate it because they have to absorb the loss. Bankruptcy judges currently have the ability to modify certain personal loans [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 16:24:50

california home loan mortgage second

Your kids are growing and your house is getting smaller. Thinking big? ... . You won’t regret it. You don’t need any equity, and this loan program will actually allow ... offered with a fixed interest rate for 15, 20 or 25 year repayment terms. If you have credit card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 05:07:26

Recovering Our Sense of Accountability and Shared Responsibility

Honor. Integrity. Trust. Pride. Hard work. All elements of a job well-done. Why did people do this? Because they cared ... or unwilling to think beyond themselves? Whether it was the mortgage banker cuttting corners on loan [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 05:29:54

AIG (AIG): Recycling Debt Without Paying Anyone Back

AIG is ready to repay the Fed $40 billion. The money will come from preferred shares it raised with backing from Treasury ... has funded. Banks may still face substantial write-offs from consumer debt and their exposure to mortgage ... the value of their own loans. The only answer???more money. Cure the default by risking another one down [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 11:01:31

The Brakes Are Not Working In California

The LA Times reports from California. “A record 10% of the nation’s mortgage-burdened homeowners fell behind on their loan payments or were in foreclosure during the third quarter, according to a survey released Friday by the Mortgage ... driven by these job loss factors,’ said Jay Brinkmann, chief economist for the Mortgage Bankers [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 18:15:59

Re: Edwards to speak publicly again

Senator John has been a modern day Paul Revere. I remember his July 2007 Coopers Union speech where he tried, oh so gently, ... national laws protecting us against the worst abuses in credit markets predatory mortgages,abusive credit card terms, and payday loans with interest rates of 300 percent or higher. Finally [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 06:22:53

Need to do some calculation to save some money?

Dollar Times have some interesting widgets to help you calculate your expenses ... . The site have financial calculator for coffee savings, gas savings, commuting cost, retirement, mortgage, millionaire, car loan, cigarette and many more. Below are couples of widgets [more...]

Date: 2008-07-08 10:09:53

Moral Hazard….

Barry Ritholz at The Big Picture had these two comics that brought to the forefront again the issue of moral hazard ... or Freddie buy it? That’s all that most mortgage lenders really cared about when structuring a loan ... , $10.1 billion in loan loss provisions in the last 12 hours. That’s for a period of 90 days folks [more...]

Date: 2008-07-23 00:51:33

Close More Loans With a Personal Blog

If you are a loan officer or a mortgage broker, it is very important to exercise every marketing tool available to get your message in front of your customers. This is especially true [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:11:30

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