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Low Down Payment Loan Qualification
In order to qualify for a low down payment loan, you typically must have a good credit history, sufficient income for the monthly mortgage payments, and enough money for closing costs, among other things. more
Home Equity Loans for People with Bad Credit
It is possible, although difficult, to obtain home equity loans for people with bad credit. The tightening of credit requirements in the wake of the banking and credit crisis have made banks less willing to extend credit terms to borrowers with bad credit. A homeowner who has a bad credit rating will need to do a lot of work to convince a lender that he/she is creditworthy and responsible enough to obtain that loan. more
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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