ON-TimeTake Time Out for Planning Have you ever had days, weeks, or even months go by when you were frustrated in your work activities because you failed to implement the things that you know you need to do in order to be more successful? Perhaps you've taken pages and pages of great notes at se
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12/01/2009
Upside Down? You Can Refinance Up to 125% of Your Home's Value Even if you owe up to 125% more on your mortgage than your home is worth, you may be able to refinance. For example, if your home is worth $200,000 but you owe more than that, qualifying homeowners can now refinance up to $250,000.Ac
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11/30/2009
How Purchase Loans Are Made A Step-By-Step Walkthrough 1. Pre-approval - Get pre-approved for a mortgage and know in advance exactly how much house you can afford. Completing this step will also increase your negotiating power since you'll be viewed as a "cash buyer". 2. Loan Search - Put
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11/23/2009
What's In Your Wallet? In recent years, there has been an explosion in the number of credit card issuers and - perhaps more confusingly - in the types of rewards being offered by those credit cards. So now, you not only need to consider the rate and terms of your credit card, but also what rewar
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11/19/2009
How Much Money Should You Borrow? While it might be tempting to borrow whatever amount of money your lender is willing to give you, it's important to think carefully about how much you'll actually need to borrow in order to purchase a new home. From the down payment to taxes to insurance and
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11/17/2009
The Mortgage Market AdvisoryTMThe Week of November 9, 2009 Provided by Karl Peidl Last Week: Mortgage pricing continued to improve slightly again last week for the third week in a row. MBS and Treasuries were both improved last week with the 10-year TSY closing at 3.42%. The economic
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11/16/2009
Mortgage Rate Update Don't Wait for a Tax Return - Get That Money Now for Holiday Shopping This time of year, millions of Americans find themselves wondering how they're going to pay for everything on their holiday shopping lists. Wouldn't it be nice if you had your tax return money now so you c
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11/12/2009
First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended Into 2010! Plus...A New Tax Credit for Certain Existing Home Owners! It's official. President Obama has signed a bill that extends the tax credit for first-time homebuyers (FTHBs) into the first half of 2010. This program had been scheduled to expire on N
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11/06/2009
Are You In for a Trick or Treat?Learn What Remains for Those Seeking a Home or Loan The last weekend in October you were likely treated to a host of Halloween characters, all in search of treats, not tricks. People searching for a new home or a mortgage, whether they donned a costume or not, ma
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11/06/2009
Mortgage Rate Update Rate Lock Duration Lock durations can vary for mortgage financing, but most lenders lock in the interest rate for 60 days from the date the loan application is submitted. As long as the loan is closed within that lock-in period, the lender honors the agreed upon interest rat
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10/29/2009
