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How to Find a Reputable Reverse Mortgage Lender

11.08.2009 · Posted in Mortgage Articles

Reverse mortgages have become a popular lending option for seniors who are looking to increase their level of financial freedom. As with all loan products, though, it can sometimes be difficult to find a reverse mortgage lender that you feel that you can trust to give you a good deal and not weigh you ...

Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

11.08.2009 · Posted in Mortgage Articles

Reverse mortgages have risen to popularity in recent years due to their relative ease and the way that they are geared more toward the needs of senior citizens. Many financial consultants are recommending these loans for those seniors who are having trouble making ends meet on a fixed income or who would like to ...

Benefits of Researching Mortgage Rates Online

11.04.2009 · Posted in Mortgage Articles

One of the most obvious benefits of researching mortgage rates online is the convenience of being able to conduct your research at any time and from the comfort of your own home. This can help to ensure that you truly do receive the lowest interest rate available to you when you pick a mortgage lender. ...

Can Getting a Fixed Mortgage Rate Really Save You Money?

11.04.2009 · Posted in Mortgage Articles

The foreclosure boom created by the economic downturn has left many homeowners and potential homeowners feeling as though adjustable rate mortgages are evil. However, there has been a great deal of debate on whether or not fixed rate mortgages really save you money. ...

Adjustable Mortgage Rates: Pros and Cons

11.03.2009 · Posted in Business News Article

Using adjustable mortgage rates, lenders are often able to qualify a larger number of borrowers. More individuals can provide wage information to prove that they can afford the initial lowered monthly payments that are characteristic of mortgages with adjustable rates. ...

What You Can Do To Lock in a Low Mortgage Rate

10.24.2009 · Posted in Mortgage Articles

Your efforts to obtain a low mortgage rate actually begin long before you ever fill out that first mortgage application. Knowing what you could get with different lenders helps you sidestep situations where the lender has a low mortgage rate but applies an array of charges and fees that end up costing a lot of ...

Working With Your Lender to Get the Best Mortgage Rate

10.24.2009 · Posted in Mortgage Articles

When it comes to defining each of the fees, make sure you understand what is covered by each one. Here are some aspects of the mortgage deal to discuss with the lender. This will allow you to come back to the table, show the lender what you have learned, and provide him or her with ...

Principal Residences and Reverse Mortgages

10.22.2009 · Posted in Mortgage Articles

Some people are surprised to learn that lenders generally do not approve a reverse mortgage unless the property involved is the permanent residence of the owner. If there is a lien of any type, that will also impact the total amount that the lender will offer. This is to make sure the owners of ...

Reverse Mortgage as a Financial Planning Tool

10.22.2009 · Posted in Real Estate Articles

There is more than one way to receive the proceeds from a reverse mortgage. This can allow the homeowner to make investments that yield some sort of return over time, without dipping into pensions and other resources that were built up during the working years. The security that comes from this knowledge can go a ...

The Application Process for a Reverse Mortgage

10.22.2009 · Posted in Mortgage Articles

The next phase of the application process is known as the underwriting period. During this time, the lender will utilize various resources to confirm your ownership of the property. Even after the signing, there is still a short period in which the homeowner can choose to cancel the agreement. ...