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General Questions
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Go Into Conservatorship
FAQs
What is the difference between a mortgage and a deed of trust?
Glossary of most commonly used mortgage terms
Where should I apply for a mortgage?
I am getting muddled on all the types of mortgages available. Any tips on how to choose the right one?
Can I use a mortgage broker?
What is a ‘mortgage contingency clause’?
Should I have a lawyer review the mortgage papers?
What can I do if I have bad credit but I want to obtain a home loan?
What happens if I cannot pay my mortgage?
Will my filing bankruptcy stop a foreclosure?
What if the value of my home drops? Am I still personally liable on the outstanding mortgage?
What are anti-deficiency laws?
I can receive a better mortgage rate on my rental property by stating I live on the premises. Could I get into trouble?
Should you get pre-approval for a mortgage before looking at property?
What problems arise from owner-financing?
I am buying a home that has an assumable mortgage. Is that a good thing?
What is mortgage insurance?
What about second mortgages?
What’s a prepayment penalty?
I was applying for a mortgage loan and the lender wants me to sign irs form 4506. What’s this?
Any information on the mortgage interest tax credit?
I co-signed on a mortgage with a friend. Now, he has fallen behind on his payments. Can I take over the property?
What is a mortgage?
What types of mortgages are there?
I sustained water damage at my condo through no fault of my own. The condo association agreed to pay for the damage but now is dragging its feet and giving me reasons why they won’t ante up. Who do I sue for reimbursement and where?
We borrowed money from our local bank eight months ago to finance our first home. We now are experiencing a serious problem with the bank's handling of our loan. What is our first step?
We filed a complaint with our lender handling our home mortgage loan. Just how long do we have to wait for a response and action on our problem?
The servicing of our mortgage loan was just recently sold by our neighborhood lender to another institution. Do we have any rights against the transfer and sale of my loan files?
Reverse Mortgages
FAQs
What about the reverse mortgage program to help me with finances?
Types
FAQs
What is a mortgage and how does it affect my owning real property?
I am getting muddled on all the types of mortgages available. Any tips on how to choose the right one?
I am buying a home that has an assumable mortgage. Is that a good thing?
What types of mortgages are there?
Deeds Of Trust
FAQs
What is the difference between a mortgage and a deed of trust?
Terminology
FAQs
Glossary of most commonly used mortgage terms
Applications
FAQs
Where should I apply for a mortgage?
Can I use a mortgage broker?
I was applying for a mortgage loan and the lender wants me to sign irs form 4506. What’s this?
Contingency Clauses
FAQs
What is a ‘mortgage contingency clause’?
Bad Credit Rating
FAQs
What can I do if I have bad credit but I want to obtain a home loan?
Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae, Freddie Mac
Articles
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Go Into Conservatorship
FAQs
Who are Fannie Mae, Ginnie Mae, and Freddie Mac?
Foreclosures
Articles
Mortgage Foreclosure—What it is, When it Occurs, and How to Avoid it
The Mortgage Foreclosure Process: What to Expect
Mortgage Foreclosure: Why you Shouldn’t Jump Ship or Walk Away
Filing for Bankruptcy—Why This May be Your Best Option in a Foreclosure Situation
Renters in Foreclosed Properties Get a Rough Deal
Tax Issues and Mortgage Foreclosure—the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007.
Buying a Foreclosed Property—Benefits and Pitfalls
Foreclosure and Older Homeowners
Homesharing to Avoid Foreclosure
How to Fight Foreclosure
Predatory Lending Laws and Fighting Foreclosure
FAQs
A lender has a mortgage lien. What is a lien and does it affect my bankruptcy case?
My lender is foreclosing on my home. Will filing bankruptcy stop this action?
How can I protect my personal residence?
What can protect me for any potential deficiency balance after foreclosure?
What happens if I cannot pay my mortgage?
Will my filing bankruptcy stop a foreclosure?
What is the “Produce the Note” defense?
Financing
FAQs
I can receive a better mortgage rate on my rental property by stating I live on the premises. Could I get into trouble?
Should you get pre-approval for a mortgage before looking at property?
What problems arise from owner-financing?
What about second mortgages?
I co-signed on a mortgage with a friend. Now, he has fallen behind on his payments. Can I take over the property?
We borrowed money from our local bank eight months ago to finance our first home. We now are experiencing a serious problem with the bank's handling of our loan. What is our first step?
We filed a complaint with our lender handling our home mortgage loan. Just how long do we have to wait for a response and action on our problem?
The servicing of our mortgage loan was just recently sold by our neighborhood lender to another institution. Do we have any rights against the transfer and sale of my loan files?
Mortgage Insurance
FAQs
What is mortgage insurance?
Taxes
FAQs
What tax advantage do I get by owning real property?
What taxes am I subject to on my home?
What about second mortgages?
What’s a prepayment penalty?
Pre-payment Penalty
FAQs
What’s a prepayment penalty?
Legal Help
FAQs
Should I have a lawyer review the mortgage papers?
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