Home Equity Lending Jumps
Borrowers appear to be turning to home equity loans again, with the number of new home…
Articles by Kirk Haverkamp
Home Improvements Becoming More Valuable
Home remodeling projects are often seen as financial losers - their cost nearly always…
Home Equity Lines of Credit News Section (HELOC)
A great collection of our HELOC news articles that we have been publishing throughout the…
Myths and Misconceptions About Credit Scores
If you're planning to apply for a mortgage, either to purchase a home or refinance your…
Home Equity Loan vs. HELOC: Know the Differences
Before any big fight, boxing fans will size up the contenders on strength, size, and…
Consumer Guide to Mortgage Fraud Prevention
This guide is designed to help consumers educate themselves about mortgage fraud and…
What is Mortgage Fraud? Introduction and Definition
Mortgage fraud has become more prevalent over time and is a particular concern during an…
Consumer Mortgage Frauds: Foreclosure Rescue, Debt Relief, etc.
The second major category of mortgage frauds targets consumers. Foremost among these are…
Federal and Government Mortgage Fraud Prevention Agencies
More governmental departments and organizations are investigating cases of mortgage fraud…
Lender Mortgage Frauds: Flipping, Skimming, Straw Buyers and More
Mortgage frauds generally fall into two broad categories - lender frauds and consumer…