Category Archives: Reverse Mortgages

One attractive option is to either pay off or significantly reduce your mortgage. At the moment your repayments probably account for 30-50% of your disposable monthly income. If you could reduce this even a small bit then the financial savings are substantial. Continue reading →

With the housing market in turmoil as a result of the credit crunch, first time buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to find the deals that will help them finally get their foot on the first rung of the property ladder. Indeed, finding a bank that will lend you the money to get started can be the most difficult part of the house-hunting process, and as a result of the difficulties, first-time buyers are becoming a rare breed. Continue reading →

When you’re looking to buy a house of your own, be it to move with a job or into a bigger property for yourself and your growing family. However, with market conditions as they are at present, finding an affordable financial plan can be a tough process. Continue reading →

Having a bankruptcy on your credit can kill your chances of getting a home mortgage. Follow this sound advice to get your credit back on track so that you can get that loan approval! Continue reading →

When organizing what you need to present to your attorney or lender, think documents. Documents are the essential tool that they’ll use to assess your qualifications, and your chances of getting that approval will depend on how well you present them. Continue reading →

With the current mortgage crisis, many people are turning to FHA loans for the stability they require to get back on their feet and take control of their financial futures. Many others who are having problems are looking into FHA loan modifications, so they can stop a foreclosure and permanently change the terms of their loans to suit their income and better afford their monthly mortgage payments. Continue reading →

Somebody whom I have met recently, asked me “How much CPF can I use for my property purchase?” When I reply that one can use up to 120% of the valuation or purchase price, whichever is lower, he got a shock. “120%! For what? Continue reading →

There are countless of financial forecast reports that are being published 24 hours a day. Some of them predict that the coming months are a disaster and some look upon the next few months as an opportunity period. What do all these mean for the average household? No matter how things turn out to be, the average household still has to maintain their cash flow and survive. However… Continue reading →

When you need a relocatable cabin, you will likely have many questions about the quality and safety of the cabin that you are considering. There are several things to think about, such as the availability of fire safe and wind proof housing, which features are available, and even where you want to put the cabin on your property. Continue reading →

Is your mortgage payment too high or your behind on your payments. Are you looking to modify your home loan. Now you can modify your home loan by yourself without spending thousands of dollars. This article will help you to understand what is loan modification and how you can do it yourself. Continue reading →

Trying to find out if you will qualify for a Wells Fargo loan modification? One of the most important qualifications is the borrowers debt ratio-a good candidate for a loan workout will be able to meet Wells Fargo guidelines for a modified payment that equals an acceptable percentage of their gross monthly income. Learn how you can calculate your debt ratio and pre-qualify yourself for a Wells Fargo Loan Modification. Continue reading →

You can fund the purchase of a property abroad by arranging a mortgage through a UK lender, such as the Halifax, Abbey or Barclays. You can also release equity from your home in the UK or by arranging a mortgage in the country you are moving to. Continue reading →

Blame always gets passed on and no-one will take the blame for the current financial situation but both borrowers and lenders are at fault. We explain below what has happened and what the result has been. Continue reading →

Trying to get your first foot on the property ladder is not the easiest step to take. Lender’s will look at the wider picture and look at more than your income in some cases, though. Continue reading →

Current tracker mortgages are a god-send in the present Bank of England interest rate climate. In this the first of a two part article, we explain how best to use the situation to your advantage. Continue reading →