May 22

Loan Types to Consider.

Brush up on these mortgage basics to help you determine the loan that will best suit your needs. Mortgage terms. Mortgages are generally available at 15-, 20-, or 30-year terms. In general, the longer the term, the lower the monthly payment. However, you pay more interest overall if you borrow for a longer term. Fixed …

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May 21

What You Can Do to Improve Your Credit

Credit scores, along with your overall income and debt, are big factors in determining whether you ll qualify for a loan and what your loan terms will be. So, keep your credit score high by doing the following: 1. Check for and correct any errors in your credit report. Mistakes happen, and you could be …

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May 21

How to Read the Good Faith Estimate (GFE)

Good Faith Estimate (GFE) You can grab the Full 49 Page HUD’s new settlement cost booklet (updated 1/6/2010 with corrections of minor detail) The GFE is a three page form designed to encourage you to shop for a mortgage loan and settlement services so you can determine which mortgage is best for you.  It shows …

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May 20

Compton First Time Homebuyers Assistance Program

CITY OF COMPTON FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAM The Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Compton has designed the First Time Homebuyers Program to relieve the prevailing housing affordability crisis in the community. The Program consists of a Second Mortgage, which is in the form of a Silent Second Deed of Trust loan. An …

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May 20

It s Mine! It s All mine!

TAKING POSSESSION Typically, the day escrow closes on your new home, you will be able to take possession of the property. Congratulations! Here are a few hints on closing day to keep in mind: Check to see when you will actually take possession of the house. Often, a transaction has to be recorded at the …

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May 19

Fannie Mae to offer 3.5 percent buyer assistance

Fannie Mae recently announced that people purchasing a Fannie Mae-owned HomePath property will receive up to 3.5 percent in closing cost assistance. The initial offer must be submitted on or after April 11, 2011; and the sale must close on or before June 30, 2011, to be eligible for the incentive. Additionally, buyers must reside …

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May 19

Find the Home Loan that Fits Your Needs

By: G. M. Filisko Understand which mortgage loan is best for you so your budget is not stretched too thin. It’s easier to settle happily into your new home if you’re confident you can afford it. That requires that you understand your mortgage financing options and choose the loan that best suits your income and …

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May 18

How to Structure the Deal to Share the Profit Fairly

This is one of the most difficult places where syndicators get burned. Many syndicators, that I see, structure their deal with a 50/50 back-end. That means that the syndicator does all the work, the investor puts up all the money, and when the property sells several years into the future, they split whatever the upside …

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May 18

Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has in place several programs to help homebuyers and homeowners with homeownership issues. The site is divided in six broad categories: HUD News, HUD Homes, HUD Communities, Working with HUD, Resources, and Tools. From all of these sections and its links, there are some very useful for …

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May 17

7 Homeowner Tax Advantages

By: G. M. Filisko When you’re evaluating how much home you can afford, make sure you factor in the tax advantages of homeownership. Owning your home not only allows you to build wealth through appreciation, but it can also reduce the amount of income tax you pay every year. Here are seven tax benefits for …

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