Tag: Mortgage

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...

Closing costs… explained: 3 tips for achieving best value

Written by Federal Title on 2013-01-11.

If homebuyers and refinancing homeowners want to achieve the very best value on closing costs, they should follow these three simple steps: 1. Shop mortgage terms Since most mortgage lenders today all charge about the same in origination...

$25B settlement means mortgage help for servicemembers, veterans

Written by Federal Title on 2012-03-27.

The Justice Department announced it had reached a $25 billion settlement with the nation’s five largest banks (Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Ally, JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America) and 49 states regarding nationwide mortgage fraud last month. In...

Planning to refinance? Don’t forget about title insurance

Written by Federal Title on 2011-10-31.

The government took action last week to help more homeowners with their mortgage payments. A revamped Home Affordable Refinance Program aims to remove some of the restrictions that have made it difficult for many to qualify assistance. Historic...

Tips for securing a home loan

Written by Federal Title on 2011-10-07.

This week the 30-year mortgage rate sunk below 4% for the first time ever, yet mortgage applications continue to drop, according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Despite the attractive rate, lending standards remain...

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Tag: Mortgage

Loan payoff includes more than just principal balance

Closing costs… explained: 3 tips for achieving best value

$25B settlement means mortgage help for servicemembers, veterans

Planning to refinance? Don’t forget about title insurance

Tips for securing a home loan

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