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Reverse Mortgage Scam

Daniel CohenOctober 29, 2012

Reverse Mortgage Scams can be very costly. Get tips on how to recognize scams and learn how to avoid them. Make sure you learn about a reverse mortgage and...

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What is A Reverse Mortgage | A Complex Financial Tool

Betsalel CohenOctober 22, 2012

What is a Reverse Mortgage? | A reverse mortgage is a complex financial tool for people over 62 who have equity in their homes. Be very careful to avoid..

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Refinance Underwater Mortgage

Daniel CohenOctober 21, 2012

Refinance Underwater Mortgage | Understand your options for refinancing if you owe more on a home than it is worth. Be sure to look at a HARP loan and an FHA...

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Reverse Mortgages | Learn and Go Slow

Betsalel CohenOctober 17, 2012

Reverse Mortgages- Learn, Prepare, Go Slow | Reverse mortgages are complex and hard to understand. Learn how the loan works, and guard against the dangers...

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HARP 2 & LTV

Betsalel CohenOctober 17, 2012

HARP 2 and LTV | Although under the HARP 2 program there is unlimited LTV, many lenders have tighter rules. According to the FHFA August 2012 report, more...

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One Spouse on Mortgage

Mark CappelOctober 16, 2012

There are three reasons to consider a joint mortgage, and five reasons for one spouse on a mortgage. This Bills.com article explores the...

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Pre-Approval and Pre-Qualify for a Mortgage Loan

Betsalel CohenOctober 14, 2012

Mortgage Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval | Before you purchase a home or refinance a mortgage make sure you are prepared to qualify. Ask the lender for a...

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Closing Costs for Refinance Loan

Mark CappelOctober 14, 2012

Refinance Closing Costs | Understanding all the closing costs in your refinance loan can be very confusing. You have to be sure to look at the GFE and to...

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HARP 3 - Will Congress Expand the Program?

Betsalel CohenOctober 11, 2012

HARP 3 Expansion | There are a large number of borrowers who don't qualify for the HARP program. Congress is reviewing a number of proposals to expand HARP 3...

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Credit Union Mortgage Rates

Mark CappelOctober 9, 2012

Credit Union | You may find lower mortgage closing costs at your local credit union. Consider a credit union if your state charges an intangible tax...

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Down-Payment to Buy a Home

Daniel CohenOctober 7, 2012

Down-Payment to Buy a Home | Although your down payment may require you to use more cash than any other part of your home purchase, make sure to account for...

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Mortgage Rate Locks

Daniel CohenOctober 7, 2012

Mortgage Interest Rate Locks | Understand how rate locks work, to so you don't cost yourself a lot of money. Letting your interest rate float can be a...

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Jumbo Mortgage

Bills.com TeamOctober 4, 2012

If you seek a jumbo mortgage, let Bills.com help you sort out the limits and what types of jumbo loans are best suited for your needs.

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Rapid Rescore Refinance Mortgage Loan Tips

Daniel CohenSeptember 30, 2012

Rapid Rescore | Free tips about using Rapid Rescore to raise your credit score and qualify for the best interest rates available on home loan mortgage refinanci

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Mortgage After Foreclosure

Mark CappelSeptember 27, 2012

Learn the waiting period for qualifying for a mortgage after bankruptcy, foreclosure, and short sale. Also learn how to recover from these events.

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Hardest Hit Fund: Helping Struggling Homeowners

Betsalel CohenSeptember 23, 2012

Hardest Hit Fund | 18 states established a foreclosure avoidance program to help unemployed and struggling borrowers get current and also...

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Home Equity Loan Overview

Daniel CohenAugust 20, 2012

Learn everything there is to know about a home equity line of credit and get the best rate possible from our family of provider.

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Rebuilding American Homeownership - The 4% Mortgage

Betsalel CohenAugust 19, 2012

Rebuilding American Homeownership | In late July 2012 Sen. Merkley proposed a program for all underwater borrowers. Will it become the new HARP 3 program, or...

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#MyRefi | Social Media to Mass Refinancing Plan

Betsalel CohenAugust 14, 2012

MyREfi# | The White House initiated a social campaign to gain support fro a HARP 3 mass refinancing plan. The plan requires Congressional action, but...

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Mortgage Modification or Refinance | Avoid Foreclosure

Betsalel CohenAugust 12, 2012

Mortgage Modification or Refinance | If you are having trouble making your payments, then look into a mortgage modification. But if you have good credit, then..

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Hardest Hit Fund: Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Updates

Betsalel CohenJuly 27, 2012

Principal Reductions to HARP, HAMP and Hardest Hit Funds | Due to changes in state regulations and Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae guidelines, principal reductions...

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Eminent Domain | A Mortgage Relief Option

Betsalel CohenJuly 20, 2012

Eminent Domain and Mortgages | Can a local government take over mortgage loans? Learn about a proposal to use eminent domain to help underwater borrowers refi..

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CFPB Mortgage Disclosure

Mark CappelJuly 13, 2012

The CFPB wants mortgage disclosures to be short and simple. Its Loan Estimate and the Closing Disclosure forms aim to...

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Nevada Foreclosure

Mark CappelJuly 10, 2012

Homeowners enrolled in Nevada's Foreclosure Mediation Program see the foreclosure process halt in almost all cases. Learn how to stop a Nevada...

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California Law to Protect Homeowner from Foreclosure

Betsalel CohenJuly 6, 2012

California Foreclosure Protection | The California legislature passed a law to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. The law includes no dual tracking and more...

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FHA Streamline | Low Credit Score

Betsalel CohenJuly 5, 2012

FHA Streamline Refinance | Low credit scores can be a barrier to a FHA streamline refinance, because lenders have stricter requirements. There are lenders who..

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Reverse Mortgage Under 62

Daniel CohenJuly 3, 2012

It is possible to qualify for a reverse mortgage if one of the spouses is less than age 62. However, community property laws...

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Home Purchase Mortgage Rates | Shop and Compare

Betsalel CohenJuly 1, 2012

Compare Home Purchase Mortgage Rates | When shopping for a home purchase loan make sure that you compare mortgage fees and mortgage rates. The best rates are...

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Compare Bank Mortgage Rates

Betsalel CohenJune 28, 2012

Bank Mortgage Rates | Look at big Banks to see their mortgage rates. But make sure that you shop around for the best mortgage rates and compare....

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Today's Mortgage Interest Rates

Betsalel CohenJune 18, 2012

Today's Interest Rates | Bills.com gives you today's mortgage rates. Rates vary over time, by lender, and by borrower., so make sure to compare...

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Refinance Rental Property

Mark CappelJune 18, 2012

You can refinance most ARMs, balloon/reset mortgages, A-minus mortgages and more for rental / income properties. Learn the six requirements to refi a rental...

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20-Year Mortgage Rates | Save Money

Betsalel CohenJune 17, 2012

20-Year Mortgage Interest Rates | 20-Year Mortgage Loan Rates are generally lower than 30-Year rates. Before taking a loan learn to compare rates and fees...

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No Credit Check Mortgage Lenders

Mark CappelJune 15, 2012

Yes, it is possible to find a lender who will lend you money if you have no or poor credit. But the circumstances for doing so are not common...

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Home Loans For People With Bad Credit

Mark CappelJune 14, 2012

Learn about government programs to help homebuyers who have bad credit. You may be eligible for a no- or low-down payment loan...

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Government Home Loans

Mark CappelJune 13, 2012

You are eligible for one or more US government home loans. Learn more about VA, FHA, USDA, and Section 184 loans, which make home ownership...

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Best Mortgage Lenders

Mark CappelJune 7, 2012

Because lenders are constantly changing their underwriting standards, incentives, and interest rates, a good deal from one lender today might be...

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Top 10 Mortgage Lenders

Daniel CohenJune 7, 2012

The top 10 mortgage lenders in 2011 were Wells Fargo, Chase, Citi, Bank of America, US Bank, GMAC, PHH, Quicken...

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Low Interest Mortgage Loans | Shop Around

Betsalel CohenJune 6, 2012

Low Interest Home Loans | Shop around and find a low interest rate mortgage. Compare products, loot at both mortgage rates and mortgage fees. Learn how...

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Subprime Mortgage Lender | High Costs

Daniel CohenJune 3, 2012

Subprime Mortgage Lenders offer high priced loans for high-risk borrowers. Before you take a subprime loan, look at all your options. Learn how to...

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10-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates

Betsalel CohenJune 3, 2012

10-Year Mortgage Rates | If you want to pay off your mortgage quickly, then look into 10-Year mortgage rates. However, make sure that you have sufficient...

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Home Loans at 125% LTV or Greater

Daniel CohenJune 1, 2012

125 Percent LTV Home Equity Loan | Review various options available for refinancing, when you owe more on your home than it is worth. You can save money by...

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Bank Refinance

Mark CappelMay 31, 2012

Learn the three numbers you need to know when comparing home loan bank refinance. Surprisingly, the best deal may cost you more per month...

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15-Year Refinance Rates

Betsalel CohenMay 30, 2012

15-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates | Take advantage of low rates and refinance into a 15-Year FRM. Check to see how you can refinance into a lower interest rate and..

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15-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates

Betsalel CohenMay 29, 2012

15-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates | 15-year mortgage rates are cheaper than 30-year rates. However, make sure that you can afford them. Compare between real...

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Home Refinance Loans | Getting Qualified

Betsalel CohenMay 27, 2012

Qualifying for a Home Refinance Loan | Prepare yourself by following Bills 5 steps to qualify for a home refinance loan. Start by preparing your budget, then...

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Lenders Participating in HARP Program

Betsalel CohenMay 22, 2012

HARP Lenders | Underwriting requirements differ between HARP lenders. Big Banks and original lenders are often more expensive. Shop around for the best...

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FHA Refinancing

Daniel CohenMay 18, 2012

FHA refinance | FHA refinance loans offer some distinct advantages over conventional loans, but they are not right for everyone. Choose an FHA refi when...

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Making Home Affordable Program Information

Daniel CohenMay 8, 2012

Making Home Affordable Program Information | President Obama has introduced various programs to assist distressed homeowners, Find out if you can save money...

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HARP 2.0 Mortgage Rates

Betsalel CohenApril 18, 2012

Harp Mortgage Rates | Since the March 19 2012 update, HARP mortgage rates have become more competitive. If you want to find the best HARP mortgage rate, then...

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Refinance Upside Down

Mark CappelApril 16, 2012

A refinance for an upside-down mortgage is possible, but if you are already paying a low adjustable rate, then you may not see any savings in your monthly payme

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