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In addition to mortgage loans for home purchases, there are also other loans available for various purposes that use the home for collateral.

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Obtaining funding is crucial to buying a home. This requires applying for a mortgage, choosing a house that meets the appraisal standards, and determining the amount of the down payment.

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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

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

Alternatives to Getting a 2nd Mortgage

There are several alternatives to getting a 2nd mortgage for homeowners who need cash. Whether a borrower wants to put their assets on the line as collateral and has good credit, there are options. A home equity line of credit is one main alternative to a 2nd mortgage. This line of credit would equal the value of the property minus the amount due on the original mortgage. more

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FROM THE MORTGAGE101 BLOG

FHA Foreclosure Starts Jump in April

Even as total U.S. foreclosure starts dipped in April, a new report from Lender Processing Services (LPS) shows that foreclosure starts among Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans spiked during the same period. The LPS April Mortgage Monitor report found that overall foreclosure starts across the nation fell 2.6 percent in April, but FHA loans saw a... more