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A mortgage, or a home loan, can come in many different forms. A 30-year fixed rate, a 15-year fixed rate, an adjustable rate mortgage, a jumbo loan. And what about prepayment or foreclosure? The articles, blog posts, videos and radio shows on this page will answer all your mortgage questions and help you find the right mortgage for you.

You need to consider the fees and closing costs that you may be charged in obtaining a mortgage, the length of the loan and the amount of the loan. In addition, while the interest rate you obtain is quite important, you need to understand all of the other issues involved in obtaining a mortgage loan for your home or investment property.

Take a look at our hundreds of articles on our site. Some of these articles are listed below. These articles relate to obtaining a mortgage, finding a low interest mortgage loan, the difference between a fixed rate or ARM loan, whether to pay points to buy down your interest rate, and avoiding prepayment penal

Paying Off Second Mortgage with Home Equity Loan

By | March 30th, 2013|

Thinking about paying off your second mortgage with a home equity loan? Make sure you don't pay more than nominal fees. Q: My first mortgage will be paid in full in a couple of weeks. My home is worth around $300,000. I have a second loan of less than $30,000 with an interest rate of [...]

Ilyce Glink Show – Refinancing an FHA Loan – March 24, 2013

By | March 24th, 2013|

WSB Radio’s Ilyce Glink Show: Refinancing an FHA loan, selling your first home and cutting back on spending. On this week’s Ilyce Glink Show on WSB radio, Ilyce explained the first rule for her concept of “rebuilding America one house at a time”—getting yourself back to ground zero. Ilyce’s idea for rebuilding America starts at [...]

Transfer on Death Deed vs. Quit Claim Deed | What’s the Difference?

By | March 23rd, 2013|

Transfer on death deed vs. quitclaim deed: what's the difference? A transfer on death deed is not the same as a quit claim deed. Q: I have read many articles from you concerning quitclaim deeds. I have a very specific question related to it. Does the IRS say the grantor is giving a gift to [...]

Should I Refinance for 15 or 30 Years?

By | March 22nd, 2013|

Should I refinance for 15 or 30 years? When refinancing a rental property, think about your long term and short term goals. Q: I am interested in refinancing a rental property that qualifies for the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP). I owe $91,000 on the first mortgage and I have a second mortgage at $19,000. [...]

Mortgage Fraud Cases: Selling House to Yourself

By | March 16th, 2013|

There are many mortgage fraud cases these days. Selling a house to yourself is considered mortgage fraud, which is illegal.  Q: I just formed an S Corporation and I would like to raise some capital. Can I buy a house with my corporation at a good deal then sell it back to myself with a [...]

Buying a Car While Refinancing Home

By | March 16th, 2013|

Buying a car while refinancing your home can cause some problems if you don't have a lot of cash available. Q: Is it ok to buy a car while I am refinancing my home if I am paying cash for the car? A: If you don't take out a loan for the car and you [...]

Giving Land to Children? Be Careful

By | March 15th, 2013|

Giving land to children? Be careful. Giving property to children can cause many problems if you haven't done your research. Q: My parents have agreed to deed two acres of their property to me plus an easement for the driveway back to the future home site. The land was surveyed. The county has confirmed that [...]

How to Refinance Underwater Mortgage

By | March 15th, 2013|

When figuring out how to refinance your underwater mortgage, be sure to look into the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP 2.0). Q: I enjoy your free weekly newsletter and Ilyce's Sunday show. I have a 6 percent mortgage with my lender on a rental property that has a balance of $75,000. The current value is about [...]

Last Minute Requests of Mortgage Lenders

By | March 12th, 2013|

Sometimes a mortgage lender will make a last minute request of a borrower that could have been dealt with early on in the process. Q: I got your name while doing a search on the Internet and I have a question. I was about to go to my closing for my mortgage on the purchase [...]

Options for Removing Your Name from a VA Loan

By | March 12th, 2013|

In order to remove your name from a VA loan, you have several options: strategic default, short sale, foreclosure or bankruptcy. Q: I’ve read about strategic default and bankruptcy, and I’m a bit confused as to which is the better option for me. I have a VA loan on my house in Georgia, that I [...]

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