Archive for April, 2009

Loan Modification Frequently Asked Questions

A Loan Modification is a permanent change in one or more of the terms of a mortgagor’s loan, allows the loan to be reinstated, and results in a payment the mortgagor can afford.
Question 1: In utilizing the Loan Modification option to bring an asset current, can the mortgagee include all fees and corporate advances?
Answer: Mortgagee [...]

5 Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure Scams

Work only with a nonprofit, HUD-approved counselor.

If you are looking for help to prevent foreclosure, be sure the counseling agency is on the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s list of approved agencies. Visit HUD’s website for an easily searchable list of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies, or call 877-HUD-1515 (877-483-1515) for more information. If you [...]

Bank CD Rates

If you want a safe place to store your money and earn a little interest, you’ve probably been shopping bank CD rates lately. Do you want to know more about how bank CD rates are determined, and what to do to get the best bank CD rates? If so, then read on!
Two Main Factors
There are [...]