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May 29, 2009 1

To Lock or Not to Lock Mortgage Rate

By Cindy in Common Questions, Rates & Fees

 
Anyone who was recently “floating” their rate in the hopes of another dip in rates can tell you the answer they would now have in hindsight. As they say, hindsight is 20/20.  But if only we all had a crystal ball, would we trust it or still try to out guess the market?
When you are [...]

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May 13, 2009 1

Tax Credit for Down Payment…..the Rest of the Story!

By Cindy in Assistance, Taxes

Just like the Lone Ranger might say to his horse, Silver…..WHOA!
Here is what is being left out of the press releases that you need to be aware of…….HUD/FHA can approve the ability to allow the borrowers to use the government tax credit toward the down payment, but who is fronting the money?
 Where Will the Down [...]

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May 8, 2009 1

Good Faith Estimate Explained

By Cindy in Common Questions, Rates & Fees

The Good Faith Estimate, also known as a GFE, shows the interest rate, term, loan amount, and all settlement costs on a particular loan.
The Good Faith Estimate is divided up into several categories:  The loan fees, the Title and closing fees, prepaid interest and fees and reserves for the borrower’s escrow account.
The 800 [...]

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