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Can You Afford to Buy a Home?

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Kirk Haverkamp - MortgageLoan.com | Sat, 11/21/2009

Thinking of becoming a first-time homebuyer? There are certainly a lot of incentives to do so right now, including low prices and mortgage interest rates, plus that $8,000 federal tax credit. But are you ready to take that step?

Do You Qualify for the Expanded Homebuyer Tax Credit?

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Kirk Haverkamp - MortgageLoan.com | Thu, 11/19/2009

With the recent extension and expansion of the homebuyer federal tax credit, both existing homeowners and first-time buyers are now eligible for a credit. So what do you have to do to qualify?

Jumbo Loan Freeze is Slowly Thawing Out

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Kirk Haverkamp - MortgageLoan.com | Wed, 11/18/2009

There’s good news for well-off homebuyers looking to take advantage of current market conditions – jumbo mortgages are coming back.

Should You Still Consider an ARM?

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Kirk Haverkamp - MortgageLoan.com | Sat, 11/14/2009

Is an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) right for you? Although ARMs got a bad reputation during the meltdown of the housing and financial markets, they’re still out there and still make sense for some borrowers. The question is, are you one of them?

Rules Changing for FHA Streamline Mortgage Refinance

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Kirk Haverkamp - MortgageLoan.com | Thu, 11/12/2009

What has been one of the easiest and most foolproof ways to refinance a mortgage is about to get a bit tougher. New rules for the FHA Streamline refinance take effect Nov. 17, meaning approval will no longer be practically guaranteed for borrowers with FHA mortgages.

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