What is loan modification? How is it different than refinancing a mortgage and what does it take to qualify for a lenders loan modification program.
What is loan modification?
President Obama recently...
Behind every new foreclosure is a desperate family willing to do anything to save their home. And as foreclosures continue to mount across the U.S., so do the number of con artists trying to take advantage of...
Buying a home with an FHA Loan? Putting less than twenty percent down? You will very likely be required to purchase FHA mortgage insurance.
What Is FHA Mortgage Insurance and Who Needs It?
Mortgage insurance ...
FHA loans are the easiest type of real estate mortgage loan to qualify for. The FHA guidelines for loan qualification are the most flexible of all mortgage loans and require less than 5% down payment.
FHA...
Homeowners seeking mortgage help through loan modification programs such as HAMP and HAFA, may face another issue—lower credit scores.
Loan Modification and Credit Scores
Homeowners on the verge of...
Find out the possible advantages and disadvantages of an owner-financing arrangement for both the home seller and potential buyer.
If you’re considering entering into an owner-financing arrangement for...
Learn about the mortgage refinance process, if you qualify to refinance your home loan, and whether or not refinancing might benefit you.
The recession may be over, but most Americans wouldn’t know it....