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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14 Aug 2013
By Mark Feder
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Whatever You Do, Don’t Make These Common Mortgage Mistakes

Mortgage Tips
Are you applying for a mortgage on your home? Keep in mind that a mortgage is a major financial decision and choosing one will have a significant impact on the rest of your life. Many people go into this decision without understanding all of the essential mortgage information they need to know. This means that they may not make the best choices which could result in paying much more than they need to. If you want to save yourself from throwing away your hard earned money, here are a few common mistakes to avoid: Trying To Time The Mortgage Interest…
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06 Aug 2013
By Mark Feder
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Important Tips To Do When Behind On Your Mortgage Payments

Mortgage Tips
What happens if you go through a tough financial period and you find yourself behind on your mortgage payments for your home? If you are missing mortgage payments and are having difficulty paying, this can become a serious problem. Even just one missed payment can be difficult to catch up on, and if you are in this situation it is important to get help right away. Contact Your Lender The first step in this circumstance should be to get in touch with your mortgage lender to explain the situation. Simply leaving things alone and not explaining why you have missed…
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