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Obama Loan Modification Plan Explained

The key components of Obama's foreclosure-avoidance program are loan modification and loan refinancing. The details of this provision has created an extraordinary opportunity for millions of people to either...

Tags: Homeowner – Thrifty – Mortgage – Staff Pick

Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?

FHA loans are the easiest type of real estate mortgage loan to qualify for. The FHA guidelines for loan qualification are the most flexible of all mortgage loans and require less than 5% down payment. FHA...

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Is Your Real Estate Agent Working for You?

You might be surprised to learn that a real estate agent can play one of several roles. You might be even more surprised to learn that the real estate agent that you think is working for your best interests...

Tags: Homeowner – Realtor

How Landlords Can Use Credit Scoring to Make Rental Decisions

Many landlords don't realize that they can quickly and easily review the Credit History of prospective renters by ordering credit reports (and criminal background checks) online. When a property manager...

Tags: Homeowner – Financial – Renters

FHA 203K Loan

The FHA 203K loan program is designed to help finance the rehabilitation and repair of  run-down properties. It has been utilized as a primary tool in revitalizing run down neighborhoods. What is the FHA ...

Tags: Homeowner – FHA Loan – Mortgage – 203K

What Is A Short Sale?

Short sales are on the rise as foreclosure rates continue to mount. Why? Because homeowners, who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments and have seen the value of their homes drop below the purchase...

Tags: Homeowner – Foreclosure – Mortgage – Staff Pick

HAFA provides new short sale and deed-in-lieu options

A new federal government program, called Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives, encourages lenders to pursue alternatives to foreclosure. Millions Facing Foreclosure No homeowner wants to face...

Tags: HAFA – Homeowner – Foreclosure – Staff Pick

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