Mortgage Smarts: The Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act
The Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act targets predatory lending practices. When…
Articles by Dan Rafter
Mortgages for Unmarrieds: Part I
Getting a mortgage and buying a home offers some significant challenges for two unmarried…
New Mortgage Assistance Addressed Second Liens
A new initiative to help resolve issues with second liens that have presented problems…
Mortgages for Unmarrieds: Part II
When you buy a home as an unmarried couple, getting approved for the mortgage is only…
New Mortgage Guidelines Reduce Paperwork For Self-Employed Borrowers
It might be getting slightly easier for self-employed borrowers to qualify for a home…
The Piggyback Jumbo Mortgage
Need a jumbo mortgage but you don't want to pay a jumbo mortgage rate? You might consider…
Places to Stash Cash in Today's Market
Don't listen to Chicken Little-you can keep your savings safe. The sky is falling and…
Poll: Real Estate Favored Investment
It's been a bumpy few years for the housing market, but Americans still regard real…
Try a Savings Bank for a HELOC
While mortgage brokers are running in circles trying to find lenders for their customers,…
Prequalified vs. Preapproved: Here's the Difference
What's the difference between getting prequalified and preapproved for a mortgage? If…