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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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Mortgage interest rates are determined by credit history strength, the number of points you pay, the size of your down payment and the type of loan program you choose.

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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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There are dozens of different types of mortgage loan programs. They have been created to suit the varying needs of homebuyers.

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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

Should You Refinance? Make Sure the Timing is Right

Deciding whether or not you should refinance depends on your personal financial situation. If interest rates are lower today than they were when you first took out your mortgage, refinancing makes sense. more

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FROM THE MORTGAGE101 BLOG

4 Ways to Take Advantage of Today’s Mortgage Rates Before They’re Gone

Interest rates on long-term U.S. mortgage loans have been near all-time record lows for a few years now, but they are predicted to start rising during the second half of 2013. That makes now a crucial period for potential and current homeowners to take advantage of the savings to be had from historically rock-bottom rates.... more