Tag Archive 'adjustable rate mortgage'

Aug 26 2008

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Michael Adul'Ali

Uneasy Mortgage Market Leaves Home Buyers Scrambling

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   The past six months have been heart-stoppingly volatile for homebuyers.

The “easy” money available in the lending markets in prior years has dried up and lending criteria have tightened significantly.

Homebuyers and speculators who took advantage of adjustable-rate mortgages found that when the rates reset, the monthly mortgage payments were unaffordable.

 

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Aug 22 2008

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Michael Adul'Ali

Important Mortgage Terms to Know

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Buying a new home can be overwhelming. Knowing the common terms used by lenders and real estate agents will help you feel more comfortable through the process of buying a new home. Below are a number of these terms with an explanation of what they mean to the homebuyer. Continue Reading »

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