Selecting a mortgage can be a difficult task. First of all, you need to decide which mortgage would suit your needs best.

For those who want to know what their monthly outgoings are going to be, should look at a fixed rate mortgage, as these are mortgages that are set at a fixed price...

The subprime and mortgage crises that hit us this summer 2007 has left thousands of southern California home owners without the refinancing options that where available at the begining of the year. When Bear Stearns announced their turmoil the entire financial markets hit a speed bump and...

Getting the Best Mortgage Rates in Florida with a Poor Credit History

Florida is a lovely place to have a house in; unfortunately the real estate prices are rather forbidding for most. And for someone with a bad credit past, it gets tougher. However, if Florida real estate has is in your...

If you have looked into wealth building strategies, you have undoubtedly stumbled upon the raging debate over prepaying ones mortgage. Here is the objective scoop.

Prepaying Your Mortgage The Pros and Cons

When paying a mortgage, one is in the unique and unfortunate position of...

For most people, applying for a mortgage loan to buy a house is one of the biggest and the toughest lifetime financial exercise. It gets even more difficult for those who have had a bad credit history. Even though people with bad credit are at a disadvantage, lenders do recognize their financial...

Poor Credit Mortgage Refinance – Refinancing Your Home After Your Credit Score Has Dropped

You can still refinance with bad credit, but you will need to shop around. Each refinance application is looked at on an individual basis. So even if you have bad credit, other factors could...

Because of low interest rates, many homeowners are opting to refinance their homes and cash-out at closing. The refinance process is similar to the procedure of obtaining the original mortgage. Homeowners must be approved by a lender and pay fees associated with acquiring a new loan closing...

Whether buying or selling a home, the real estate transaction process can be seriously stressful. Hey, no pain, no gain. Getting pre-approved for a mortgage can seriously reduce stress levels.

Lender Approval

Many people make the mistake of going house hunting without knowing...

If you are looking for a home or are considering refinancing the one you are already into consolidate debt or get some cash out for home improvement but believe you may be unable to because you have bad credit, you may want to reconsider.

The mortgage industry is a very competitive one...

Many a first-time homebuyer has grumbled about paying private mortgage insurance. This article discusses the particulars of private mortgage insurance, also known as “PMI.”

Private Mortgage Insurance

Unless they owners are insane, every business in the United States...

Owning a home is the American Dream. Of course, this requires you to first get a mortgage unless you have won the lottery or have a very wealthy uncle!

Getting a Mortgage for Your Dream Home

Once your mind has been made up that you want to buy a house and you will need a mortgage...

If you have just bought or are considering buying a new home, then you will also need to plan the process of moving home. While there are many things that you have to remember, planning them in advance will make the whole move easier and less traumatic. So it is a good idea that, as soon as you...