Mortgage Articles
The dramatic rescue of Bear Stearns by the Federal Reserve Bank over the weekend of 15 March 2008 was a bold and imaginative move to protect the international reputation of US financial markets. The timely rescue of Bear Stearns invites comparison with the dismal dithering of the UK authorities in their handling of Northern Rock.
Wed, 26 Mar 2008: Get Yourself A Mortgage, Even With Bad Credit
Bad credit mortgages can be a godsend to people who are having problems getting a loan or a mortgage for buying a house. If your credit is not good, if you have had problems, because you made late payments. Or maybe you went bankrupt or because of money problems, you ended up with CCJ's.
Wed, 26 Mar 2008: Using A Second Mortgage To Buy A Foreign Property
For many years now, British people seem to have had something of an obsession with buying a place in the sun. Numerous TV shows including the one just mentioned, as well as multiple newspaper and magazine articles.
Wed, 26 Mar 2008: Proposed Grading Of Mortgages Unveiled
It looks like the Chancellor of the Exchequer will announce a new system of grading mortgages available in Britain. Mortgages that are considered the least prone to fail will be given an official seal of government approval.
Wed, 26 Mar 2008: Why the Fed is Having Less Influence over Mortgage Interest Rates
This article talks about the current relationship between the Fed and mortgage interest rates.
Mon, 24 Mar 2008: A Beginners Guide To Mortgage Lending & Loan Terms
A guide to the everyday terms used in the mortgage industry.
Sun, 23 Mar 2008: Technical Terms Used In Mortgage Agreements
If you are unsure about any part of your mortgage agreement, it is essential that you contact your solicitor. However, it you just need a simple explanation of some of the terms they use to describe the mortgage contract you may check down this list for a simple description of a word or phrase.
Fri, 21 Mar 2008: Things You Should Know About Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Great article detailing 5 things every home buyer should know before considering an adjustable rate mortgage. The fine print can be hairy, and you need to be informed.
Thu, 20 Mar 2008: Amortization Spreadsheets - Their Use Reveals the Secret to Cutting Interest Costs
Amortization tables, charts and spreadsheets; are they all the same? This article explains what they are and difference between them. Then, it tells you how to use them to save a lot of money!
Thu, 20 Mar 2008: Bad Credit Mortgages And Getting The Finance You Need
Bad credit can be financially crippling when trying to apply for a credit card or a loan or even more of a problem when applying for a mortgage. Bad credit can cause many sleepless nights and family stress, while trying to acquire a mortgage for your new home.
Wed, 19 Mar 2008: Fixed Rate Mortgages Pros And Cons
Here is one view of fixed rate mortgages pros and cons. There are several benefits worth considering when trying deciding if a fixed-rate mortgage is right to you. Unfortunately like many things in life, for every advantage, there seems to be a disadvantage.
Wed, 19 Mar 2008: Amortization Table - Calculate Your Own the Quick and Easy Way
An amortization table may look like a bunch of numbers all scrambled up and serving no purpose. To the contrary, an amortization table is a very helpful investor tool because it shows where the majority of a loan's payment is going and thus how to stop wasting money. This article gives a thorough explanation of amortization tables and even goes as far as to illustrate how they are calculated!
Sun, 16 Mar 2008: Reverse Mortgage Costs Explained
to really understand Reverse Mortgage charges, I would like to go in the order of a Calculator Results page to explain the various charges you will find
Thu, 13 Mar 2008: Mortgage Advise To Cover Every Day Expenses
A look at some of the problems faced by mortgage payers and how good mortgage advice would help.
Wed, 12 Mar 2008: With Interest Rates Falling, How Much House Can I Afford Now?
It is always confusing when you are trying to figure out how expensive a house you can afford to buy for the amount of equity you now have. A lot of this confusion is due to the fact variables, such as interest rates are constantly changing. This article takes the mystery out of how much anyone can afford to spend on a house at any given time.
Tue, 11 Mar 2008: Getting Accepted For A Mortgage With Bad Credit History
The, current credit squeeze is affecting many mortgage borrowers, in particular, those with poor credit. Borrowers who have poor credit can still obtain a mortgage, using a company that offers 'bad credit mortgages' as a way out of debt.
Tue, 11 Mar 2008: Pros and Cons of Fixed Rate Mortgages
Here is one view of fixed rate mortgages pros and cons. There are several benefits worth considering when trying deciding if a fixed-rate mortgage is right to you.
Mon, 10 Mar 2008: How to Lower the Monthly Payments on Your Mortgage
The difference between balancing your budget and bankruptcy is often only $100 a month! This article explains several ways a homeowner can knock that much off his/her mortgage payment each month.
Sun, 9 Mar 2008: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Adopt New Appraisal Standards
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) have hammered out an agreement designed to foster greater independence of home appraisers from lenders and brokers.
Sun, 9 Mar 2008: How To Compare Mortgage Rates For First-Time Buyers
Discussing how best to approach mortgage advice and researching various mortgage rates for first-time buyers.
Sun, 9 Mar 2008: When Is A Good Time To Remortgage?
Before asking when is a good time to remortgage, it's a good idea to understand why people remortgage. Very basically, the reason for remortgaging, or moving your mortgage from one company to another, is to save money.
Sat, 8 Mar 2008: Important Points When Refinancing Your Mortgage
There are times when it's a good move to refinance your mortgage. Simply put, refinancing means you borrow the money to pay off your current mortgage. This is generally done in order to lower mortgage payments and/or take advantage of lower interest rates.
Sat, 8 Mar 2008: What Bad Credit Mortgage Options Are Available?
These days, with all the easy to get credit available everywhere you go, and even dropping through your letterbox every day, it's no wonder that a lot of people find themselves with credit problems.
Sat, 8 Mar 2008: What Options Do First Time Buyers Have In The Current 'Credit Crunch' Market?
The average cost of a house in the UK is now 130,000 this can be a pretty daunting figure for first-time buyers. But there are still options for first time buyers in the current market.
Fri, 7 Mar 2008: Subprime Woes: Are We Out of the Woods Yet?
The White House, the Fed, and bond insurance companies are all taking unprecedented action to minimize the subprime mortgage crisis. But is it enough? This article discusses the likelyhood that the US is headed towards recession with these factors in mind.
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