New Mortgage Assistance Addressed Second Liens
A new initiative to help resolve issues with second liens that have presented problems…
Articles by Dan Rafter
The Piggyback Jumbo Mortgage
Need a jumbo mortgage but you don't want to pay a jumbo mortgage rate? You might consider…
Poll: Real Estate Favored Investment
It's been a bumpy few years for the housing market, but Americans still regard real…
Prequalified vs. Preapproved: Here's the Difference
What's the difference between getting prequalified and preapproved for a mortgage? If…
Understanding Credit Scores: FICO vs. VantageScore
Checking your credit score is one of the first things borrowers are urged to do when…
What is PMI/Mortgage Insurance?
If you're a first-time homebuyer, you're probably going to run into something called…
Understanding Private Mortgage Insurance
Private mortgage insurance is back in vogue. Do you know how it's going to affect your…
Personal Loans - Unsecured Loans at Low Rates
When people need to borrow money, a home equity loan is often their first choice. But…
Understanding The TALC on a Reverse Mortgage
A reverse mortgage is an odd duck as far as loans go. While a “forward” mortgage lets…
PACE a Different Type of Energy Efficiency Loan
The high costs of adding solar power or replacing a roof or air conditioner don’t have to…
