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Are Things Looking Up for Housing? Much of the recent news on the housing market hasn't been good. Mortgage applications for…
Using a Piggyback Loan to Cover Part of Your Mortgage With mortgage rates hovering near historic lows, the majority of home buyers today are…
Using a Cash Gift for a Down Payment Can you use money from a gift to make the down payment on a mortgage? Yes, but you need…
Using Gift Money for a Down Payment Can a family member help you come up with the down payment for a mortgage? If so, are…
Using home equity to buy a second home Owning a second or vacation home is a dream for many, but getting a mortgage to buy one…
Rules Eased for Down Payment Gifts Young buyers often rely on family assistance in raising the money for a down payment on…
Are Short Sales A Good Bargain? In this economy, where many homeowners are desperate to sell their homes, short sales can…