05 Sep 2013
By Mark Feder
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Reasons To Think Twice Before Paying Off Your Mortgage Too Quickly

Mortgage Tips
Most of the financial advice out there is focused on how you can pay off the mortgage on your home as quickly as possible, from making lump sum payments to switching to bi-weekly payments rather than monthly. However, there are a few things that you might want to consider before you put all of your financial efforts into paying off your mortgage as quickly as possible. Diversifying Your Investments Of course, paying off your mortgage as fast as possible has a number of obvious advantages. You will be able to own your home a lot sooner and you will decrease…
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03 Sep 2013
By Mark Feder
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7 Tips On Getting A New Mortgage After Bankruptcy

Mortgage Tips
You have found your dream home and you are eager to get a mortgage, move into the property and start enjoying life there. However, there is only one problem standing in your way – the fact that you have been through some hard financial times in the past. If you (or your partner) have been bankrupt previously, will this affect your chances of being able to buy the home you want? The good news is that it is still possible to obtain a mortgage even if you have been bankrupt before. Here are some tips that will help you to…
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21 Aug 2013
By Mark Feder
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It’s Important To Follow These Specific Steps When Using Gift Funds For Your Down Payment

Mortgage Tips
As lenders tighten mortgage guidelines for Solana Beach home buyers, minimum downpayment requirements are increasing. Several years ago, you could finance a home with nothing down. Today, most conventional mortgages require at least 5 - 10 percent. Incidentally, these guideline changes have led to an increase in the number of home buyers accepting cash gifts from family. Gifts are allowed in most cases but the problem is, if you don't accept the gift in a "lender-friendly" way, the mortgage underwriter could reject it, and negate it. Three Steps To Success With Your Down Payment Gift Funds You can't just deposit a…
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15 Aug 2013
By Mark Feder
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These Overlooked Issues Can Become Deal-Killers For Your Mortgage Application

Mortgage Tips
A mortgage loan approval is never final until it's funded. And that means after you've signed the final paperwork and the bank has wired funds to escrow. Mortgages are made up of many moving parts, any of which might "go wrong" while your home loan is underway. Some are in your control, like deciding to purchase new items on credit during the mortgage process, many more are not. These "not in your control" items are the ones that you may not be thinking of. Just being aware of some potential pitfalls could help save your loan down the road, and your peace…
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