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Trends in Mortgage Credit Scores

Betsalel CohenAugust 27, 2024

The Great Recession of 2008 virtually put an end to the subprime mortgage market. What are the credit score trends for mortgages? Are mortgages available for..

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Minimum Credit Score Mortgage

Betsalel CohenAugust 27, 2024

Mortgage programs have different minimum credit score requirements. However, lenders often have stricter rules. It is important to match your credit....

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Mortgage Tips - Getting an Affordable Mortgage

Betsalel CohenAugust 27, 2024

Get mortgage tips about finding an affordable mortgage. You need to go over your budget, make sure that you can afford the house and mortgage, and then show...

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Self-Employed and Getting a Mortgage

Betsalel CohenAugust 27, 2024

Self-employed borrowers have a harder time getting a mortgage. A self-employed mortgage applicant needs to show proof of their steady, recurring income and...

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HMDA Map & Your Next Mortgage

Mark CappelAugust 27, 2024

The CFPB's HMDA map can help you better understand the mortgage and refinance market and trends in your county. Learn what lenders seek in loan applications...

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Can I Afford This Mortgage?

Betsalel CohenAugust 27, 2024

Whether you are refinancing or buying a home you will ask yourself if you can afford the mortgage. Learn to prepare and evaluate if you can afford the...

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Appraisal

Mark CappelAugust 27, 2024

Much rides on an appraisal. A low appraisal can scuttle a deal, but there are steps you can take if the appraiser sets the value too low...

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Fannie Mae Mortgage Release

Mark CappelAugust 27, 2024

Fannie Mae's mortgage release program gives distressed homeowners the option to live in their homes for 3 months free, or lease the home. There is a catch...

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Mortgage Fraud | Homeowners and Homebuyers Beware

Betsalel CohenAugust 27, 2024

Mortgage Fraud | Both homeowners and homebuyers are targeted by mortgage fraud. Beware of upfront fees, undeclared money, false declarations. Learn how...

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Conforming Loan Limits

Betsalel CohenAugust 27, 2024

Conforming Loan Limits | Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's basic conforming (and high area) loan limits remained the same for 2013. Learn about your options to...

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CFPB | New Rules for High Cost Mortgage Loans

Betsalel CohenAugust 27, 2024

CFPB and High Cost Mortgage Loans | The CFPB proposed a rule to include HOEPA protections and disclosure to purchase mortgage loans. By learning how to...

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Loans in a Hot Housing Market

Daniel CohenAugust 27, 2024

Getting a Mortgage in a Hot Housing Market | Be a well-prepared borrower, if you're looking to buy a home or refinance in a hot housing market. Be sure...

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Qualified Mortgage Rule and Ability to Pay Rule

Betsalel CohenAugust 27, 2024

Qualified Mortgage Rule | The QMR and the ability to pay rule are technical mortgage lending issues. However, many borrowers will be affected when...

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Paying Off Your Mortgage Faster

Daniel CohenAugust 27, 2024

Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster | Paying down your mortgage balance is an important step in reducing your overall debt. You can pay it off faster when...

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Conforming Loan

Bills.com TeamAugust 27, 2024

Conforming loan limit for a one-unit residence in 2012 is $417,000 for most of the US. You must know the limits in your area because...

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7 Year ARM Loan

Mark CappelAugust 27, 2024

Learn what a 7 Year ARM Loan is and how it compares to a 30 Year Fixed Loan. Get the information you need from Bills.com.

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Lease to Own.

Mark CappelAugust 27, 2024

Looking for help with a lease to own transaction? Let bills.com answer your lease to own questions.

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Biweekly Mortgage

Mark CappelAugust 27, 2024

Bi-weekly mortgage payment | Examine whether you can save money by making a bi-weekly mortgage payment.

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Mortgage Insurance Rates

Daniel CohenAugust 27, 2024

Learn what factors can affect your mortgage insurance rates and if you credit score comes into play.

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Bad Credit Mortgage Advice

Mark CappelAugust 27, 2024

How, with bad credit, do I work toward securing a mortgage?

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Secured loans on home

Bills.com TeamAugust 27, 2024

Learn about secured loans on homes and whether or not you can sell a home with a secured loan attached. Get the answer from the Bills.com Blog.

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Get a mortgage with bad credit

Bills.com TeamAugust 27, 2024

Learn hot to get a mortgage with bad credit and what you need to do. Information from the Bills.com blog.

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Consolidating Debt and Qualifying For A Mortgage

Mark CappelAugust 27, 2024

If I consolidate my debt with a loan will this hurt my ability to get a mortgage?

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Bi-Weekly and Bi-Monthly Mortgage Payment

Mark CappelAugust 27, 2024

How do I know if a lender will allow me to do a bi-monthly mortgage?

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Why is Wells Fargo Ordering an Appraisal on My Property?

Mark CappelAugust 27, 2024

Why is my bank ordering an appraisal on my property?

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Mortgage With Bad Credit

Mark CappelAugust 27, 2024

You may find a bank to issue an assumable mortgage, although this is unlikely. If the purchaser is your parent, and subsequently dies, the mortgage would be due

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Chase Bank Contact Information

Mark CappelAugust 27, 2024

I need to speak with someone regarding my Chase mortgage can you help me?

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House Value

Mark CappelAugust 27, 2024

House Value | A lender will use an appraisal report of an automated home valuation program. The tax assessment value is not reliable, so use a...

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Qualify Mortgage

Mark CappelAugust 27, 2024

Qualify Mortgage | To qualify for a mortgage, you need to meet a lender's basic requirement for credit score, debt-to-income ratio, loan-to-value and...

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House Divorce

Mark CappelAugust 27, 2024

This is one area in life where shopping is indeed the solution to your problem. Some lenders have higher closing costs on mortgage refinances than others.

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Bad Credit Home Loans

Betsalel CohenAugust 14, 2024

Bad Credit Home Loans | If you want to purchase a home and take a home loan, then bad credit will weigh you down. Prepare your finances and look for...

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Mortgage Loans with Bad Credit

Betsalel CohenAugust 14, 2024

Bad Credit Mortgage Loans | Bad credit will weigh you down when looking for a mortgage loan. Learn how to prepare and what alternatives there are for...

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Bad Credit Lenders

Mark CappelAugust 14, 2024

Private Lenders for Bad Credit | You have two good options if you have bad credit and need a loan. If you are a home owner, beware hard-money lenders, who...

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Find a Mortgage Lender

Betsalel CohenAugust 14, 2024

Find a Lender | When you are looking for a mortgage loan, Bills.com helps you find the right lender to work with. The most important thing for you to do is...

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REO to Rental Program

Daniel CohenAugust 14, 2024

REO to Rental Program | The Federal Reserve in their January 4th white paper on housing, proposed three areas to improve the housing situation, including...

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YOURgage | Quicken's Custom Loans

Bills.com TeamAugust 14, 2024

Quicken Loans' YOURgage | Examine Quicken Loans' YOURgage. Understand the benefits of a custom mortgage program. Make sure you know how...

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Mortgage Underwriting

Betsalel CohenAugust 14, 2024

Mortgage Underwriting and Mortgage Requirements | Learn about the mortgage underwriting process and how it affects your loan application. Be prepared to...

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Mortgage Analysis

Mark CappelAugust 14, 2024

Mortgage Analysis | Before taking a mortgage loan make sure that your analyze your financial situation carefully. If your sole source of income is Soc. Sec...

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Extra Mortgage Payment

Bills.com TeamAugust 14, 2024

It may not be wise to sacrifice your retirement investing at the expense of cutting your mortgage interest expense.

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Private Mortgage

Daniel CohenAugust 14, 2024

Private Mortgage | If you are financing a mortgage, for a relative or for someone buying property from you, be sure to protect yourself and to understand the...

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Consolidate Student Loan With Mortgage

Mark CappelAugust 14, 2024

Consolidate Student Loan & Mortgage | You may be able to pay off your student loan with a mortgage refinance, but not a construction loan. Start by checking...

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Qualify for Mortgage: The Basics

Betsalel CohenAugust 14, 2024

Qualify for a Mortgage | You can get qualified for a mortgage and the best rates by preparing yourself. Make sure that your credit, income and downpayment are..

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Joint Tenancy

Mark CappelAugust 14, 2024

Joint Tenants With Right of Survivorship | It means all persons listed on the have equal rights to use the property and inherit their share when an owner dies.

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Home Loans

Betsalel CohenAugust 14, 2024

Home Loans | From amortization to regulation z, you can get lost in mortgage terms. Learn basic information to help you find the home loan best suited for...

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Shopping for a Rural Mortgage Loan

Betsalel CohenAugust 14, 2024

If you are a rural mortgage shopper, then you don't have to be at a disadvantage. While many rural borrowers are dependent on local lenders, with today's...

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Mortgage Loans FAQ

Bills.com TeamAugust 14, 2024

Understand the basic terms you need to know before signing a contract for a mortgage or auto loan.

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Resale Restriction Agreement

Mark CappelAugust 14, 2024

Learn more about the type of resale restrictions that could apply if you purchased a home classified as below market rate. Learn more about mortgages at Bills.

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Characteristics of Subprime Mortgages

Mark CappelAugust 14, 2024

Read more to learn what characteristics are common to subprime mortgages. Bills.com has the tips, resources and tools to help you save.

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Benefits of Mortgages

Mark CappelAugust 14, 2024

Read more to learn about the benefits of a home mortgage. Bills.com has has informative articles about personal finance and most of all its FREE

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Early Termination of Lease

Mark CappelAugust 14, 2024

While early termination of your lease could lower your credit score, it should not damage your credit rating to the same degree as a foreclosure on a home. Get

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