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- How to Obtain Your First MortgageFirst time homebuyers need some guidance in obtaining their first mortgage. There are programs available to many first time homebuyers and many are not informed of their options.
- Mortgages and Liens: How to Tell Which Have PriorityLiens and mortgages are prioritized by their filing date. If a homeowner wants to refinance they will have to pay off any liens filed on the property.
- Understanding Junior MortgagesJunior mortgages are second mortgages and they have lower lien priority than first mortgages.
- How I Got My First MortgageA description of the steps I made to successfully obtain a mortgage on my first home.
Getting Your First Mortgage - the Down Payment IssueWith the recent real estate collapse in most large cities, it's all but impossible to find a "no money down" offer. Without a 20% down payment, you may have few options other than giving up. Or do you?- A Beginners Guide to Your First MortgageIt's a pretty exciting time, when you've made the decision to make your first home purchase. I know it was for me. It's certainly one of the major milestones in your life.