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

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

FHA Eligibility with Bankruptcy and Foreclosure

FHA mortgage loans require borrowers to wait three years after a foreclosure and two years after a bankruptcy before applying for financing. Good credit since the incident is generally a requirement as well. more

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• Low Down Payment Loan Qualification
• 3 Warning Signs of Loan Modification Scams
• FHA Loans for a First-Time Home Buyer
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• What To Do When Mortgages Default
• Second Mortgages: Advantages and Disadvantages
• 3 Factors that Can Negatively Affect Your Mortgage Application
• Home Equity Loans for People with Bad Credit
• Short Selling a Rental Property
• Alternatives to Getting a 2nd Mortgage
• What Lenders Don't Reveal About Home Equity Loans
• How to Get Approved for an FHA Loan despite Bad Credit