MORTGAGE

When it comes to getting a home mortgage loan, many people do not realize that it is possible to save money by getting what is called a green mortgage.

How to survive the current mortgage mess. Will the new Fannie Mae conforming limit which takes effect this coming Monday in some states help ease the much battered property market?

A reverse mortgage is a special type of home loan that enables homeowners age 62 or older to use the equity in their home to obtain funds for any purpose they choose. The loan does not have to be repaid until they no longer occupy the home as their principal residence.

Informative article about tax consequences of mortgage payments.

Research, Preparation and Organization are the keys to making your mortgage dealings a dream rather than a nightmare.

Rich Naran draws on experience to point out ways to stay on top and profit during the rise of interest rates in this mortgage market.

Greedy lending practices on the part of mortgage companies and banks has made worse an otherwise grim housing outlook. Hapless investors, overextending themselves, as well as homeowners borrowing against the equity on their homes has only made the situation more untenable.

This is a true telling of a Michigan home owner, dealing with the mortgage madness.

Why is it that some people get their mortgages approved with no problems whereas others often struggle, seemingly having to negotiate obstacles set up by the mortgage finance company

Need a mortgage broker in the Ft. Collins area? I was an appraiser for a lender in the area and I'll tell you why he's the man to call if you're looking for...

There are variables that help define the terms of a mortgage: The loan amount, the length of loan, credit history, and interest rate all affect whether a lender extends a loan offer, and what rates will apply. A mortgage calculator removes the guesswork

Why pay a lower amount for 5-10 years, and still have the same balance on your mortgage note? Do your research before entering into this newest "Smart Choice" loan. Smart-Buy loans were introduced for auto purchases, but are similar to a lease-no equity.

Using the appreciation of one's home, homeowners can unlock equity accrued through mortgage rate refinancing, while subsequently lowering monthly mortgage obligations and overall interest portions of one's home loan.

Is it time to take out a second mortgage? There are several ways to tell.

Reverse mortgages have become more and more popular recently as the long bear market has squeezed the finances of America's retirees. In a reverse mortgage, a homeowner over the age of 62 can borrow from their home's equity.

Your LTV is determined by dividing the amount of your loan by the value of your home. The number that results from this calculation is expressed in a percentage and used to determine the amount of risk involved for a lender in financing your mortgage.