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Education Station: Short Sale

Posted by mmetz on March 17th, 2010

gaspumpKnowledge 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 the time to research all those finical odds and…

Davey Jones’ Mortgage

Posted by mmetz on March 12th, 2010

sinkshipBy this point we are all well aware of the housing situation this country is in. According to CNN, nearly 25% of all mortgages are deep underwater, meaning the borrower owes more than the house is worth. Some states have homes closer to Davey Jones’…

The Return of Assistance?

Posted by ecreal on December 20th, 2009

downpayWe 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 than an extra hand with the dishes, but…

In Good Faith

Posted by ecreal on December 14th, 2009

faithliftEffective 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 Faith Estimate for your mortgage loan. This form…

Home Preservation

Posted by gtong on December 8th, 2009

HOPYou 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 bind trying to look for another loan while…

Saving For Home

Posted by ecreal on November 29th, 2009

pennyHave 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 any major spending obstacles standing in the way…

Faster Than Your Average Lender

Posted by ecreal on November 16th, 2009

speedTime 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 2008. This has been largely attributed to the increase…

What Is A Prepayment Penalty?

Posted by ecreal on November 14th, 2009

penaltyMaybe you have heard the term ‘prepayment penalty’ used before but aren’t quite sure what it means. A prepayment penalty is defined as extra fees that may be due if you pay off your loan early by refinancing the loan or by selling the home.…

Closing the Deal

Posted by ecreal on November 9th, 2009

closeThe exciting part about buying a home is actually getting to the point where you can wrap your fingers around the hard metal keys to your new house. Closing on a home is very satisfying. You feel the reality set in that this house is…

Going Reverse On Your Mortgage

Posted by ecreal on October 18th, 2009

rewindWouldn’t it be nice to spend the later years of your life in comfort, not struggling to pay the next bill? Or if instead of having to pay your mortgage it would pay you? A reverse mortgage may be just what you are looking for!…