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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

Ilyce Glink Show – Mortgage Problems with Chase Bank – March 10, 2013

By | March 10th, 2013|

WSB Radio’s Ilyce Glink Show. Borrowers have loan questions with refinance programs and are seeking help with their mortgage problems with Chase Bank. On this week’s Ilyce Glink Show on WSB radio, we talked about how the Dow Jones record high last week does not spell relief for most Americans. While about half of the [...]

Zoning Issues: Why Can’t I Get a HARP Refinance?

By | March 9th, 2013|

If you have zoning issues you might not be able to get a HARP refinance. Check your zoning codes before trying to get an appraisal.  Q: I own a duplex building near Georgia Tech which is rented to students. It's not the classic duplex with two equal sides. It has an upstairs, downstairs, and a [...]

Save Money on Mortgage with a 15-Year Mortgage

By | March 8th, 2013|

Trying to decide between a 30-year mortgage and a 15-year mortgage? Go with the 15-year mortgage to save money and be debt free.  Q: I caught a portion of a response you made on your radio show about comparing a 30-year loan versus a 15-year loan. If I understood you correctly, the difference between these [...]

Avoid Foreclosure With Deed In Lieu – Ilyce Glink’s Real Estate Minute

By | March 7th, 2013|

Ilyce Glink explains how to avoid foreclosure with a deed in lieu of foreclosure on today's Real Estate Minute. If you’re on time with your payments, but underwater with your mortgage, and your loan is owned by Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac, you may be able to walk away from your property without going [...]

Lower Monthly Mortgage Payments – Real Estate Minute With Ilyce Glink

By | March 7th, 2013|

Learn how to reduce monthly mortgage payments to save money on today's Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink. As a home owner you should always take the initiative to find low-risk ways to reduce your mortgage payments. By making one extra payment every year on your mortgage, you could substantially reduce your total payments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moKqhd6eSEE [...]

Refinancing With Lien on Property: Title Insurance Issues

By | March 2nd, 2013|

Are you refinancing with a lien on your property? If you also have title insurance issues, you need to resolve them before you can refinance. Q: Our home has a lien on it from the Georgia Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue gave us the go ahead to refinance our loan or get a [...]

Lower Your Mortgage Interest Rates: Refinance Now

By | February 23rd, 2013|

Now is the best time to refinance and lower your mortgage interest rates. Make sure your lender is giving you the best interest rates out there. Q: My current lender contacted me with an offer to lower the interest rate on my mortgage. I'm hesitant because the deal just looked too good to be true. [...]

Average Length of Time for Refinance

By | February 22nd, 2013|

The average length of time for a refinance can vary if they don't have the right documents needed for a mortgage refinance. Q: My husband and I started a refinance late last year with an Internet lender and we are still going through the process. Now, our mortgage broker wants a letter about my husband's [...]

Tax Implications of Transferring Home Ownership

By | February 22nd, 2013|

When transferring home ownership, be aware of the tax implications that could cost you a lot of money. Q: My brother wants to transfer ownership of his home into my name and I need to know what the tax implications are for him and me if we do this. He received a settlement from his [...]

Getting a Quit Claim Deed After Divorce

By | February 16th, 2013|

Getting a quitclaim deed after divorce is necessary to remove a spouse's name from the property title and mortgage.  Q: When I was married, my wife and I purchased a home with a VA loan. My wife and I later divorced and I was awarded the home in the divorce and it states so in [...]

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