What Are Typical Mortgage Down Payments?

Traditional mortgage down payments have always been 10 to 25 percent of the total purchase price of the property. more

3 Reasons Banks Reject Short Sales

There are many reasons why banks reject short sales. The three most common reasons a property does not qualify for a short sale are: the offer price is too low, the buyer does not qualify, or the seller does not qualify for the short sale. more

Should You Refinance? Make Sure the Timing is Right

Deciding whether or not you should refinance depends on your personal financial situation. If interest rates are lower today than they were when you first took out your mortgage, refinancing makes sense. more

• Appraisal Basics
• Home Equity Loans for People with Bad Credit
• 3 Common Short Sale Mistakes
• FHA Loans for a First-Time Home Buyer
• Alternatives to Getting a 2nd Mortgage
• FHA Eligibility with Bankruptcy and Foreclosure
• 3 Warning Signs of Loan Modification Scams
• What To Do When Mortgages Default
• 3 Factors that Can Negatively Affect Your Mortgage Application
• Short Selling a Rental Property
• What Lenders Don't Reveal About Home Equity Loans
• Second Mortgages: Advantages and Disadvantages
• Low Down Payment Loan Qualification
• How to Get Approved for an FHA Loan despite Bad Credit