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Qualifying for a Loan Modification
Published: 02/28/2011 by Kevin Mulligan in Money
Can you really get your mortgage payment reduced by the bank for free? What steps do you need to take to qualify for a loan modification? All that and more.
Rent to Own May be the Easy Way to Buy a Home
Published: 03/11/2012 by Kristie Lorette in Money
When you want to buy a home but don’t have the means or the credit, there may be another option. Some home sellers will work with you on a rent to own basis. Learn the ins and outs of renting to own the home of your dreams.
Should I Pay Points on a Mortgage?
Published: 04/13/2011 by Kevin Mulligan in Money
Is paying down your mortgage with discount points ever a good idea? It all depends on how long you'll be in the home and what other uses you have for that money.
5 Tips for Successfully Selling Your Home in a Short Sale
Published: 07/19/2011 by Kristie Lorette in Mortgage
When you are a homeowner in a situation where you owe more on the mortgage than the home is worth, you may be a candidate for a short sale. The lender must agree to a short before you can proceed, but as the seller of the home, price still maters.
Mortgage Relief: Have Government Programs Failed?
Published: 03/27/2011 by Kevin Mulligan in Money
Whether or not you believe the government's intervention in the housing crisis has worked depends on your perspective and personal situation. Two individuals can see the same program as both a success and a failure.
Can I Use a Mortgage to Buy a Foreclosed, REO, or Short Sale Home?
Published: 09/13/2012 by Kevin Mulligan in Credit
Looking for a deal on a home? Buying a foreclosure, REO (bank owned), or short sale property can save you thousands of dollars. But can you use a mortgage to buy this type of home or is cash your only option?
Can I Benefit from Hope for Homeowners Mortgage Program?
Published: 03/29/2011 by Kristie Lorette in Mortgage
Foreclosures are sweeping the nation, and no community, neighborhood, city or state is safe. As the foreclosure rate continues to spiral out of control, the federal government has been hard at work introducing programs to help homeowners.
5 Tips for a Successfully Buying Short Sale
Published: 07/19/2011 by Kristie Lorette in Mortgage
Buying a home in a short sale can be a great bargain for potential home buyers. While potential buyers can land a home at a great bargain, short sales are complex and typically length home buying process, so you should know what you are getting into.
How to Escape an Underwater Mortgage
Published: 09/14/2012 by Kevin Mulligan in Credit
An underwater mortgage can drown you financially. Escaping can be difficult and painful from an emotional and financial perspective. However, there are some routes of escape to consider, four of which are included here.
How to Estimate How Much Money You'll Need in Retirement
Published: 02/10/2012 by Kevin Mulligan in Credit
Estimating how much money you will need to have saved up for retirement isn't an easy process. There are many variables that will impact how much saving you will need. Learn how to adjust your retirement plan based on future decisions.
