Which Mortgage Should I Pay Off First?
Mortgage Q&A : “Which mortgage should I pay off first?” Today we’re going to talk about strategy if you hold multiple mortgages and want to… Read More »Which Mortgage Should I Pay Off First?
August 2009
1,000 Bank Failures Expected
So far in 2009, 81 banks have failed, a large number by any stretch, but nowhere near the total one private equity CEO believes will… Read More »1,000 Bank Failures Expected
Homebuyer Tax Credit Pushes California Sales Higher
The first-time homebuyer tax credit played a major role in boosting home sales in the Golden State last month, according to the California Association of… Read More »Homebuyer Tax Credit Pushes California Sales Higher
Google Mortgage Coming Soon?
There’s word on the street that Google is planning to enter the mortgage fray, and one possible competitor is none too happy, according to the… Read More »Google Mortgage Coming Soon?
What Do Mortgage Underwriters Do? Make or Break Your Loan Approval
Here’s some Q&A with regard to the home loan approval process: “What do underwriters do?” Once you actually apply for a home loan, your mortgage… Read More »What Do Mortgage Underwriters Do? Make or Break Your Loan Approval
13 Percent of Mortgages in Default or Foreclosure
The delinquency rate on one-to-four unit residential properties climbed to a seasonally adjusted rate of 9.24 percent at the end of the second quarter, according… Read More »13 Percent of Mortgages in Default or Foreclosure
Do Mortgage Modifications Work?
Here’s some timely mortgage Q&A: “Do mortgage modifications work?” Since the mortgage mess got in full swing, mortgage lenders and loan servicers have been increasingly… Read More »Do Mortgage Modifications Work?
New York Homebuyer Tax Credit Launched
Here’s some good news – first-time homebuyers in the state of New York will now be able to take advantage of a new federal tax… Read More »New York Homebuyer Tax Credit Launched
Nearly Half of Mortgages Will Be Underwater by 2011
What’s all this talk about a housing bottom and a turnaround? That type of chatter always seems to be followed by a little dose of… Read More »Nearly Half of Mortgages Will Be Underwater by 2011
Are Mortgage Points Tax Deductible?
More mortgage Q&A: “Are mortgage points tax deductible?” Mortgage points, sometimes known as loan origination fees or discount points, can be tax deductible if certain… Read More »Are Mortgage Points Tax Deductible?