Financing a Home Archive


Despite Public Perception, Mortgages are Still Attainable

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007
RISMEDIA, Sept. 12, 2007-(MCT)-Easy credit...no money down...bad credit OK...no income verification. Those come-ons for home loans were common just a few years ago, as numerous lenders tried to cash in on the home buying frenzy and the impossible hype that house values would rise higher and higher each year without ...
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What to Do if Foreclosure Looms

Monday, September 10th, 2007
RISMEDIA, September 11, 2007-(The Wall Street Journal)--As mortgage woes spread, what's a nervous borrower to do? ...
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Mortgage Jitters Bring Higher Returns for Depositors, Investors

Monday, September 10th, 2007
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Want a Car with That Home? It’s Yours in Buyer’s Market

Friday, September 7th, 2007
RISMEDIA, September 10, 2007--(MCT)--Atlanta-area househunters Kendrick and Shaquita Gatewood have been courted with car leases, feted with furniture and tempted with tile. A health care worker and a teacher with secure incomes and down payment money, the couple are the toast of the Douglas County real estate market, where they ...
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Grandparents Spend $27.5 Billion per Year on Grandkids

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007
RISMEDIA, September 5, 2007--In honor of Grandparent's Day on Sunday, September 9, Liberty Reverse Mortgage and Sacramento State University have compiled the second annual Grandparent's Cost Index(R). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 56 million grandparents reside in the United States. The purpose of the survey was to ...
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Money for Something: How to Keep ‘Entitlement Epidemic’ from Infecting Your Family Finances

Thursday, August 30th, 2007
By Jonathan Burton ...
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Your Credit, Your Number: How to Get Your Free Credit Report

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007
RISMEDIA, August 30, 2007-(MCT)-If you've ever applied for credit or insurance, chances are the lender or insurance company checked your credit score. For years, creditors have been using credit scoring systems to determine if you'd be a good risk for credit cards, auto loans, and mortgages. Credit scores are also ...
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End-of-Summer: Now is the Time to Make Sure This Year’s Taxes are Under Control

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007
By Eva Rosenberg ...
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What to Do When You’ve Been Turned Down for a Mortgage

Wednesday, August 29th, 2007
RISMEDIA, August 30, 2007- (Bankrate.com)--A common nightmare keeps most first-time home buyers awake at night: What if I get turned down for my mortgage loan? While it is natural to fret about this worst-case scenario, the chances of it actually happening are quite slim given the popularity of preapproval and ...
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Tips to Protect Yourself and Your Home When Applying for a Mortgage

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007
RISMEDIA, August 29, 2007-Many homeowners who were forced into foreclosure didn't fully understand their mortgage. Don't make this mistake. Many loan officers fail to disclose all aspects of the loan and closing cost; spending the extra 20 minutes asking these questions can mean the difference of keeping your home or ...
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