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How To Make Money When The Market Is Depressed

By Stephanie Larkin · 15 years ago

Four years ago, the house in which I live sold for $390,000. The real estate market in my area (urban Northeast U.S.) was at an all-time high, and rocketing real estate prices - which fueled ...

Jumbo Loans: Do They Make Sense in Your Situation?

By Brian Jenkins · 15 years ago

Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are the names of two federal agencies that are in charge of home loans. Part of the duties of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are the setting of conventional loan ...

Home Equity Lines of Credit and How They Work

By Brian Jenkins · 15 years ago

You've certainly heard the ads on television that tell you to 'tap the equity in your home' when you need fast cash for home renovations, emergencies and even family vacations. There are two main types ...

When You Need Private Mortgage Insurance

By Craig Elliott · 16 years ago

One of the biggest loans that most people in the United States take on during their lifetime is a mortgage for their house. Our system generally calls for a down payment of some type followed ...

Home Equity Loans To Help You Finance

By Craig Elliott · 16 years ago

Have you recently filed for bankruptcy? Are you in need of financing for home improvements or to consolidate the debt you have? Depending on the type of bankruptcy you have experienced, your credit score may ...

Choosing A Mortgage Lender - What Are The Main Criteria?

By Craig Elliott · 16 years ago

Purchasing property is a huge investment. Whether this is your first home or you're an old pro in the real estate market, it can be daunting to throw so much money into a single purchase. ...

CCJ or County Court Judgments

By Brian Jenkins · 16 years ago

A good credit rating is a great thing to have, a hard thing to come by, and sometimes an easy thing to lose. Late payments on a debt or non-payments of a debt are the ...

A Beginners Guide to Interest Rates

By Brian Jenkins · 16 years ago

Are you considering using a loan to make a large investment like purchasing real estate? If so, you need to take the time to learn about interest rates. Banks and other lenders, after all, don't ...