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
What To Do When Mortgages Default
Mortgages default every day in the world and they are just a normal part of the business for mortgage lenders. There are a certain number of mortgages that will default every year and it is planned for accordingly. While it is common business practice for lenders, it can be devastating for you individually. If you default on a mortgage, it can ruin your credit and your financial outlook for the future. Mortgage default is a major setback for you, but it is not the end of the road. If you are faced with a default on your home, you can take measures to get back in good standing with the lender. 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
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- 3 Factors that Can Negatively Affect Your Mortgage Application
- FHA Loans for a First-Time Home Buyer
- How to Get Approved for an FHA Loan despite Bad Credit
- 3 Warning Signs of Loan Modification Scams
- Alternatives to Getting a 2nd Mortgage
- Appraisal Basics
- FHA Eligibility with Bankruptcy and Foreclosure
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FHA Loans
These loans are insured by government-backed companies and make it more affordable for first-time homebuyers and lower income families to get into the housing market.
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.
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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U.S. Homes Selling in Record Time
Home prices rose in April, sales increased and inventory expanded. And it all happened at breakneck speed, according to a report from real estate brokerage Redfin, with homes selling at the fastest pace on record. In April, 35.2 percent of all houses going under contract within 14 days of their initial listing. That’s up from 34.5 percent... more
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