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Va Loans – Thank You for Your Service
The VA home loan guaranty program allows lenders to offer long term affordable housing with zero to low down payments for veterans. It’s one of the benefits you receive as an acknowledgement of gratitude for your service. Read
By: Kristin Abouelata - Home Loans | 02/06/2008 | Mortgage
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Mortgage Charges: What Mers and a Microwave Have in Common
I’ve talked about all the different charges you see on your Good Faith Estimate. Where does all this money go, and what’s it for? In particular, what on earth is MERS? Read
By: Kristin Abouelata - Home Loans | 02/06/2008 | Mortgage
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Mortgage Loan Approval Sometimes Need a Human Touch
The mortgage industry can usually tell you in a matter of minutes if you are approved for a loan by inputting your information into an automatic underwriting system. But what if your credit profile doesn’t fit inside the standard guidelines? You may be eligible for a manual underwrite, where a real person eyeballs your credit file…… Read
By: Kristin Abouelata - Home Loans | 11/02/2008 | Mortgage
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100% Home Loan Financing - Flex your Muscle
Did you think 100% financing was only available to first time homebuyers? Did you think it only applied to purchases? Well, think again…..! Read
By: Kristin Abouelata - Home Loans | 04/02/2008 | Mortgage
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Telling the Truth About Mortgage Lending
How can you really figure out what exactly your paying in finance charges if you keep that mortgage for 30 years? What's another tool to use in comparing mortgages? Check out your Truth in Lending document....... Read
By: Kristin Abouelata - Home Loans | 28/01/2008 | Real Estate
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How Does a Fed Cut Affect Home Mortgage Rates?
You hear about “Fed Rate Cuts” all the time. How does it really affect your mortgage rate, or does it? Read
By: Kristin Abouelata - Home Loans | 25/01/2008 | Mortgage
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Your Home Appraisal –what’s the Big Deal?
The vast majority of home mortgage transactions will require your lender to obtain an appraisal. A healthy appraisal is a key factor in the mortgage lending process and can kill a transaction as fast as a 300 credit score. Read
By: Kristin Abouelata - Home Loans | 15/01/2008 | Real Estate
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How to Sit Pretty in a Real Estate Buyer’s Market
Thinking of buying a home because opportunities abound and rates are low? Here are a few tips to get you what you want……. Read
By: Kristin Abouelata - Home Loans | 04/01/2008 | Real Estate
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CH-CH-CH-Changes... Why You Might Want To Refinance Now!
Big changes are expected in the mortgage market for 2008. With rates so low, now is a good time to weigh your refinance options..... Have you been reading the papers or listening to the news lately? (Ok, I guess you have been because you are reading THIS paper. Just call me... Read
By: Kristin Abouelata - Home Loans | 20/12/2007 | Real Estate
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Ch-ch-ch-changes……why you Might Want to Refinance Now!
Big changes are expected in the mortgage market for 2008. With rates so low, now is a good time to weigh your refinance options….. Read
By: Kristin Abouelata - Home Loans | 13/12/2007 | Real Estate