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The Good, The Bad, And The Non-Performing Mortgages!

A non-performing loan is a loan that is in default or close to being in default. Many loans become non-performing after being in default for 3 months, but this can depend on the contract terms.
“A loan is nonperforming when payments of interest and principal are past due by 90 days or more, or at least […]

6 Useful Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure

There are many things you can do for avoiding foreclosure. These things include not ignoring the problem, contacting the lender, responding to mail from the lender, prioritizing, contacting a HUD approved counselor, and be smart.
The most important thing to avoiding foreclosure is not to ignore the problem. You should not ignore your lender. You should […]

Owner Builder Loans - Everything You Need to Know About Credit Scores

With all of the recent changes in the mortgage industry, it can be tough to keep up with the different requirements for the different loan programs available. Owner builder construction loans are probably as complex as residential mortgages can get. But, there are some simple rules about your credit scores that can make understanding the […]

Applying For Mortgages For First Time Buyers

If ever there was a time to buy a house for the first time now would be a good time. However, with the prospects of a price crash looming ahead, it may well be more possible for first-timers to finally find their feet on the property ladder. Many people will know that to buy a […]

Fixed Rate Mortgages Hold Steady Again While Arms Nudge Down

For the second week in a row 30 year mortgage rates held steady at 6.52. 15 year mortgages last week moved from 6.07 to 6.1. The week they returned to 6.07. So basically the fixed rates are holding steady. 5 Year Arms fell from 6.05 to 6.02 and 1 Year Arms […]

Understanding the Difference Between a Simple Purchase Loan and an Owner Builder Construction Loan

If an owner builder understands the differences between his construction loan and other, simpler types of mortgage financing, then he will be much better prepared when starting his planning and financing. Owner builder construction loans are a more complicated process than a standard mortgage to purchase or refinance a home. Therefore, they will require a […]

Applying for Bad Credit Mortgage Loans

A lot of people who happen to have bad credit make the mistaken assumption that their less than spotless credit history will keep them from being able to buy their own home. They think that no mortgage provider could possibly ever trust them with a mortgage. While things once were indeed this way, the rules […]

Pros and Cons of the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure

There are good and bad things that come with the deed in lieu of foreclosure. If you are unable to make the monthly mortgage payments on your home anymore you might consider this as your option. There are pros and cons to this which might help you make your decision.
Pros / Positives
The biggest positive of […]

Mortgage Options in Orem, Utah

Once you have found the real estate that you want to purchase in Orem, Utah, you will have to decide on what kind of mortgage you are going to get. There are certain factors that you must take into consideration when deciding on a mortgage and it is not a decision that should ever […]

Earn Money By Checking Your Mortgage Refinance Rates

Circumstances in the economy affect strongly over mortgage refinance rates, especially at this very moment and this fact can open new chances to refinance mortgage rates and to earn money.
It is funny, but it is not necessary to suffer from the big monthly mortgage payments. By finding lower mortgage refinance rates you can get a […]