Category Archives: home mortgage resources

Is my Economic Outlook just Paranoia ?

Hello Camrien: How are things going for you? I hope well. Over here, there is a very good chance we may be headed for a recession, maybe even a depression. This may have a deep world wide economic impact for those countries who trade heavily with us. I have been trying to learn how to [...]

Why doesn’t anybody tell you the hidden costs?

involved with foreclosure? I’ve researched and researched the web and nowhere does anyone tell you that you will owe attorney fees and court costs and possibly closing fees when your home forecloses. But when we spoke with our lender about our possible foreclosure (due to having to relocate and unable to continue paying the mortgage), [...]

Why doesn’t anybody tell you the hidden costs?

involved with foreclosure? I’ve researched and researched the web and nowhere does anyone tell you that you will owe attorney fees and court costs and possibly closing fees when your home forecloses. But when we spoke with our lender about our possible foreclosure (due to having to relocate and unable to continue paying the mortgage), [...]

So is Rush submitting Clinton as the cause of all this mess?

Because I found a little gem called the Home Ownership Expansion Act of 2001 with purposes cited as such:: (a) FINDINGS- Congress finds that– (1) expanding home ownership is a national goal, and that increasing the principal secondary market outlets for conventional home mortgages will serve that goal by improving the liquidity of investments in [...]

Question about mobile home repo

We are currently ahead on our mortgage payments and have check copies and bank statements to prove it. Our taxes for the year are paid and we have insurance. We have not been late on payments but they claim we have (and have included late fees on our blance) Our mortgage company has just sent [...]

How can I Buy a cheaper home.? (Property Auctions)?

Hi. I can afford a max mortgage of 80k and I am looking for property auctions so that I can buy a cheaper property, possibly with need of renovations. Does anyone know how i go about this in Buckinghmahsire / Northampton area? Is it possible to get anything on this value ?I am lookign for [...]

Can anyone recommend good books or resources on buying a house?

I am in the market for my first home and want to make sure that I have a basic understanding of everything before I begin my search. Any suggestions would be appreciated, including information on mortgages, etc. Check out the HUD website, a lot of info here for first time buyers. http://www.hud.gov/ Also FannyMae http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/ [...]

Does anyone know of any institutions who give grants for repairing your home?

I am a first time homeowner – I have no mortgage but need resources to make repairs, i.e. windows, insulation, etc. Does anyone know of any grants that I am able to obtain? I do not want to apply for a loan. Thanks for any assistance. I live in Michigan. Most grants were for converting [...]

What are some good resources on buying your first home?

If I was looking to buy a home in the next couple of years in iowa for $100,000 to $150,000 what do I need to know before I start looking. What would be a good interest rate on a 30 year mortgage right now with excellent credit? How much should I expect to pay for [...]