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Applying for a Mortgage after a Bankruptcy

By understanding the requirements to get a mortgage after a bankruptcy and by carefully rebuilding your credit standing, you can apply for a loan and buy a home.

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What Are Typical Mortgage Down Payments?

Traditional mortgage down payments have always been 10 to 25 percent of the total purchase price of the property. more

3 Reasons Banks Reject Short Sales

There are many reasons why banks reject short sales. The three most common reasons a property does not qualify for a short sale are: the offer price is too low, the buyer does not qualify, or the seller does not qualify for the short sale. more

Appraisal Basics

A real estate appraisal is an evaluation that determines the value of a property. There can be many different reasons for having an appraisal conducted, but one of the most common purposes is to determine the market value of a house before a mortgage transaction. 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

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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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Foreclosures Rise Even As Housing Market Heats Up

The number of homes repossessed by lenders rose in May, according to foreclosure data company RealtyTrac, as did foreclosure starts and filings, an indication that banks want to take advantage of rising home prices to push out their inventory. In May, bank repossessions grew to 39,000, up 11 percent from April, with 33 states posting... more

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