How Hard Is It to Get a Mortgage?
Just how hard is it to get a mortgage these days? Maybe not as tough as you think. While…
Articles by Kirk Haverkamp
Does Betting Online Affect Your Mortgage Approval or Application?
For mortgage lenders, the ability to pay back what you owe at the agreed time is an…
Don't Let Credit Cards Affect Your Mortgage
Keeping credit card debt in check gives you more financial strength, which you can put…
Don't Overlook Down Payment Assistance
For many potential homeowners, coming up with a down payment can be the biggest obstacle.…
Don't Overlook These Factors When Pricing a Home
One of the biggest challenges in buying a home is knowing what is a good price for a…
FHA Mortgage Restriction Eased for Foreclosure Repurchases
To encourage the resale of foreclosed properties, the Department of Housing and Urban…
FHA Short Refinance Offers New Option for Underwater Homeowners
Starting Sept. 7, 2010, underwater homeowners have a new option for refinancing their…
FHA Tightens Standards for Cash-out Mortgage Refinance
The FHA was supposed to lead the U.S. mortgage industry out of crisis, but rising…
FHA Title 1 home improvement loans – No home equity required
Want to add a new bathroom to your home this summer? Maybe it’s time to replace that… which doesn't qualify as real estate? You might find help through a HUD/FHA Title 1… If you've previously applied for a mortgage loan, you're already familiar with the…
Escape the Reset Crisis with a Refinance
Pay attention to the details if you have an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). Many…
