Looks like the government is getting their erasers out when it come to some peoples mortgage debts. A $14 billion plan has been announced that gives lenders incentives to give the unemployed slashed mortgage payments and to…
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Erasers
Posted by mmetz on March 26th, 2010
Education Station: Short Sale
Posted by mmetz on March 17th, 2010
Knowledge is power! So when you don’t keep yourself in the know, then how can you expect to be on top of your money saving game?
Here at MoneyLounge we understand that you may not have…
Good Neighbor Rewards
Posted by mmetz on February 7th, 2010
Being a good neighbor and community member really should be second nature for most people. For all of those teachers, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical workers who are upstanding members of the community, do they…
The Return of Assistance?
Posted by ecreal on December 20th, 2009
We could all use a little assistance now and then for things like washing dishes and jump-starting a car. How about some assistance making a down payment on a house? This might sound like a bigger favor…
In Good Faith
Posted by ecreal on December 14th, 2009
Effective January 1, 2010, all loan applications must use a new Good Faith Estimate form in order to be accepted. The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) requires all mortgage lenders to provide you with a Good…
Home Preservation
Posted by gtong on December 8th, 2009
You bought your home a couple of years ago, and with the economy in the slumps, you’re having trouble with your mortgage payments. You might be one of many homeowners that have found themselves in a tight…
Deed For Lease
Posted by gtong on November 30th, 2009
The housing market is in poor shape. home foreclosures are at an all time high, and there are even more foreclosures on the way. The housing industry is taking a huge hit with all of these foreclosed…
Saving For Home
Posted by ecreal on November 29th, 2009
Have you always dreamed of buying a house, but can’t seem to save the money for it? Before you lose hope in ever being able to afford a house, evaluate your lifestyle to see if there are…
Should I Refi?
Posted by ecreal on November 21st, 2009
Maybe you noticed that mortgage rates have dropped and are tempted to refinance your current loan (as thoughts of the money you could save dance through your head). But is refinancing a good idea for you? Will…
Faster Than Your Average Lender
Posted by ecreal on November 16th, 2009
Time is of the essence. This phrase seems especially relevant in today’s mortgage industry. The J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Primary Mortgage Origination Satisfaction Study(SM) recently revealed a decline in overall customer satisfaction compared to that of…