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How Does An Interest-Only Mortgage Work?

October 2, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

When you have been researching your different options for a mortgage on your home, you might have heard of an “Interest-Only Mortgage”. What exactly does this type of mortgage mean and how does it work?

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Don’t Let Confusion With Mortgage Jargon Cost You

October 1, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

A recent study of US and UK home buyers, conducted by the London based Nationwide Building Society, found that more than 40% of people buying homes were confused by the jargon that lenders used to describe mortgages.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips,Mortgage Jargon,Housing Market

What You Need To Know About Mortgage Insurance

September 13, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

If you are on the verge of buying real estate, you’ve probably heard the term Private Mortgage Insurance. Mortgage professionals talk about it a great deal, but you may be asking, “What is it exactly? And why should I care?”

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Read This Before Signing Your Reverse Mortgage

September 10, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

There are many reasons people take out reverse mortgages. However, this option is usually considered by cash-strapped seniors who own their homes and are looking to ease the burden of their golden years. The beauty of reverse mortgages is that you’ll receive money as long as you are current on property taxes and homeowners insurance.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Reverse Mortgage,Home Buyer Tips,Mortgage Tips

Reasons To Think Twice Before Paying Off Your Mortgage Too Quickly

September 5, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Most of the financial advice out there is focused on how you can pay off the mortgage on your home as quickly as possible, from making lump sum payments to switching to bi-weekly payments rather than monthly.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips,Liquid Assets,Investments

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