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New simplified loan modification initiative announced to help troubled homeowners avoid foreclosure

Written by Federal Title on 2013-03-27.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will offer a new loan modification initiative designed to help troubled borrowers avoid foreclosure and remain in their homes, according to an announcement today from the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Consequently...

Loan payoff includes more than just principal balance

Written by Joe Gentile on 2013-03-20.

In about half of the settlements that I conduct a seller will stop me and comment, “The payoff is too high, I owe less than what’s listed.” This is because the seller is confusing the mortgage principal balance with the payoff amount. The...

Q&A: Do I really need a land survey?

Written by Federal Title on 2013-02-28.

Q. What is a location survey? A. A location survey is a sketch or drawing that shows the boundaries of a particular property. Also, the survey typically includes the dimensions of the house, patio or any additions as well as the locations...

When should you cancel your DC Homestead Deduction

Written by Federal Title on 2012-11-07.

You cannot maintain a Homestead Deduction on a non-owner occupied property. If you no longer occupy a property that currently receives the Homestead Deduction benefit, you must complete and submit this Cancellation of Homestead Benefit form. Under...

3 reasons HELOCs create title headaches

Written by Federal Title on 2012-07-13.

Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) may be difficult to obtain in today’s market, but not too long ago, everybody had one. Recently, a series of closings were delayed in our office due to issues with HELOCs, and I expect that dealing with...

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New simplified loan modification initiative announced to help troubled homeowners avoid foreclosure

Loan payoff includes more than just principal balance

Q&A: Do I really need a land survey?

When should you cancel your DC Homestead Deduction

3 reasons HELOCs create title headaches

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