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Cash-out Refis Hit Highest Rate in 8 Years

American homeowners are tapping their home equity again, with the cash-out share of refinances rising to its highest rate since 2008, according to data from Bla...

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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.

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.

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.