Zillow is getting into the mortgage game as it bids to own more of the home buying process. The company has just acquired Mortgage Lenders of America to fuel its new bid,
Property Priorities: 5 Things Every Real Estate Lender Should Know
September 30, 2017 by
In particular, real estate lenders should be aware of the various factors that would affect the rate of default and attract more clients.
Borrowers turn to non-banks for mortgages as traditional lenders shy away
March 2, 2017 by
Borrowers are ditching traditional banks in their droves in favor of financial institutions that do not offer savings or checking accounts.
Foreclosure Vs. Short Sale: Avoid Owing Tens Of Thousands Of Dollars In Taxes
July 1, 2015 by
If you are behind on your mortgage and worried about foreclosure, chances are you may have heard that a short sale can help you avoid foreclosure. But depending on your personal circumstances, you may find that a foreclosure is a “better” choice than a short sale.
How To Fight Foreclosure And Save Your Home
February 23, 2015 by
Are you behind on your mortgage payments or worried about getting behind? Perhaps your work hours have been reduced or maybe you’ve been laid off. For whatever reason, you may have already missed a mortgage payment or perhaps several. When economic problems occur and we know we won’t have enough money to pay our house
Buy A Home Without Qualifying, “Subject-To The Existing Mortgage”
February 16, 2015 by
Making an offer “subject to the existing mortgage” is one of the best ways to buy a home if you can’t qualify for a new mortgage loan. Simply put, a buyer and seller agree that the seller will allow the buyer to take over the seller’s mortgage payment. Usually done for a period of one,
Legally Avoid Paying Tens Of Thousands On Your Home Loan
February 2, 2015 by
The best kept secret in the housing industry is just how easy it can be to shave years off your home mortgage loan and save tens of thousands of dollars in the process. Mortgage lenders don’t want you to know this, because it takes money out of their pocket, but the fact is that there
Can’t get a Mortgage? Try a Bigger Lender
July 29, 2014 by
Demand for mortgages rose during the second quarter, but a strong divergence between larger and smaller lenders in underwriting credit standards is appearing.
Why The Government Must Stop Making Housing “Affordable”
July 23, 2014 by
Yes, you heard that right. We don’t need any affordable housing if it’s up to the US government to provide it.
How To Properly Research Sheriff Sales
November 18, 2013 by
The sheriff’s sale is the last step in the foreclosure process. It’s also usually the opportunity to acquire a property at the lowest possible price. But that opportunity doesn’t come without substantial risk. Because of the risk, buying at sheriff’s auctions isn’t something I recommend but it is out there and others do it so
