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Refinance Fees

December 13, 2008

If you are in the process of refinancing your home mortgage one of your concerns is undoubtedly paying too much in refinance fees for the new mortgage loan.
How do you know which fees are garbage headed straight for your mortgage brokers pocket and which ones are absolutely necessary? Here are several tips [...]

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Annual Percentage Rate Definition

September 12, 2008

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is an interest rate that factors in costs and fees for your mortgage loan in addition to the mortgage rate. APR is expressed as a yearly rate of interest and was intended to give you an idea of the total cost of borrowing. Annual Percentage Rate is not the mortgage [...]

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Locking a Rate When Refinancing Your Mortgage

February 12, 2008

Locking in your mortgage rate can be a source of confusion and frustration for many homeowners. When and how do you lock in your mortgage rate? How do you know that your mortgage broker really locked in your rate? Mortgage rates change on a daily even hourly basis; if you miss the [...]

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Beware Internet Mortgage Scams

December 31, 2007

The Internet is an excellent tool for refinancing your home mortgage and can save you thousands of dollars; however, you need to know that big named mortgage companies run scams online every day. These are companies you see advertising on television and if you’re not careful you could overpay thousands of dollars for your [...]

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100% Mortgage Financing

December 29, 2007

Coming up with the necessary down payment to purchase your home can be difficult. For many people achieving the dream of homeownership is only possible with a 100% mortgage loan.
Here are the basics you need to know about so called “no money down” or “no down payment” loans. 100% mortgage loans [...]

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