Archive for December, 2009

Mortgages Made Easy For First-Time Home Buyers

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

Bruce Owens asked: Understanding what mortgages are and how they work can be mystifying for first-time homebuyers faced with the need to get financing to purchase their first home. Technically, the type of mortgage that home buyers use to get a loan to purchase a home is a contractual instrument ...

What happens to a real mortgage when a debtor files for bankruptcy?

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

JV asked: I'm a creditor whose debt is secured by a real mortgage. I've received recently a notice that the debtor has filed for bankruptcy under chapter 7 of the US Bankruptcy code. What will happen to both my loan and my mortgage? Will I be enjoined ...

How do I choose who to get my mortgage through? Major banks or smaller mortgage companies?

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

hmmmmm asked: I have an established relationship with Bank of America however there are several other smaller banks and lenders out there with better rates. What happens if you get a mortgage through a smaller bank or lender and they go bankrupt or get bought out by another company? Does ...

What to Consider When Switching Your Mortgage

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Andrew Black Mortgages asked: There are lots of things to consider when switching your mortgage from one company to another. Usually people switch their mortgages in order to get a better interest rate, so money is typically of utmost importance in these situations. For this reason, ensure that you are ...

If you have a mortgage, who is responsible for filing a Homestead and mortgage exemption?

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Alberto M asked: The taxes in our area when up drastically. My friend asked me to review his tax bill and I noticed he did not have a Homestead or Mortgage exemption. He has a 30 year mortgage on the property and it is his only & primary ...

What Lenders Look For: Good Credit Improves your Mortgage Negotiations

Friday, December 18th, 2009

The House Team Of Mortgage Intellingence asked: Contrary to what you may think, you don't manage your credit applications and payments in a vacuum. Your credit behavior (as some have learned the hard way) is tracked by credit bureaus such as Equifax Canada and TransUnion of Canada.This information is tabulated, ...

Refinancing Your Mortgage Loan to Save Money

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

melinamenny asked:  Most people refinance their mortgage loan when it is up for renewal from its term. Mortgage loans come in a variety of terms, anywhere from six months to 10 years at a time, amortized over 25 to 50 years. Each term of a mortgage loan is its own ...

How does mortgage interest work when dealing with tax returns?

Friday, December 11th, 2009

holder_account asked: How does a mortgage work when dealing with tax returns? Do we get back all the interest that we pay off or a certain percentage? Please provide backup in your answer.Pet Cpr Training

7 Reasons to Use a Mortgage Broker

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

The House Team Of Mortgage Intellingence asked: For many people, mortgage payments are their single largest expense. Yet, when financing a home, most Canadians don’t comparison shop to ensure they’re getting the best mortgage rate and terms available. This mistake can cost homeowners tens of thousands of dollars over the ...

Homeowners are Taking Out Mortgages - not to Purchase a Home - But to Boost Their Purchasing Power

Friday, December 4th, 2009

The House Team Of Mortgage Intellingence asked: Real estate has been an outstanding investment in most parts of Canada in the past few years. Home valuations are continuing to rise and have broken through the peak of their 1989 "bubble" in many areas of the country. That's good news for ...