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3 ARM Loan Benefits

Using an ARM loan to finance the purchase of your primary dwelling has become a popular move in recent years. In the past, 30-year fixed mortgages were about the only option you had. While it's nice to have a fixed rate, there are sometimes better alternatives depending on your situation. ARM loans offer several benefits over other forms of mortgages.

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Home Appraisal Costs

When you go through the process of selling or buying a home, one of the questions on your mind might be 'how much does a home appraisal cost?' The answer to that question is that it depends on several factors, but there are a few standard guidelines that can help you better estimate your cost. more

Choosing a Mortgage Cosigner: Who You Shouldn't Ask

When you are looking for a mortgage cosigner, everyone you know starts running through your head as you create a list of potential people you could ask. Asking for a mortgage cosigner is not an easy task, but there are some people who you just should not ask. more

Buying Foreclosures

Buying foreclosures can be a great way to save money on a home, whether for your primary residence or a rental property. It is not always as straight forward or easy as buying a seller-owned home though. There are some definite advantages and disadvantages to buying one of these discounted properties. more

Adjustable Rate Mortgages

These mortgage loans, often referred to as ARMs, have interest rates that periodically adjust based on a variety of indices. ARMs usually allow borrowers to lower their initial payments, in exchange for assuming the risk of interest rate changes.

Mortgage Loan Types

Select a loan type best suited to your needs.

Fixed Rate Mortgage - A loan with a constant interest rate that does not change throughout the duration of the loan.

Adjustable Rate Mortgage - A loan with a floating interest rate, determined by a set of indices.

FHA Loan - A loan guaranteed by the Federal Housing Authority.

VA Loan - A loan offered to American veterans by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

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Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension Overwhelming Approved

The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to extend the first-time home buyers tax credit through 2010 as well as offer a credit to more seasoned home buyers. The vote was 403-to-12 and was widely expected to pass. The current tax credit has been in effect since January as a piece of President Obama’s economic stimulus... more

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