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Financial Advisor July 2005 Gail Liberman |
Strong Interest Interest-only mortgages are hot, but they pose risks for clients. |
Financial Advisor November 2011 Gail Liberman |
Hope For Retirees? Reverse mortgages are still being criticized for their complexity and high fees, but demand is rising and some advisors see advantages. |
Financial Advisor January 2005 Tracey Longo |
Walking Clients Through The Mortgage Maze New options add value to financial advisor relationships while saving clients fees. |
Financial Advisor January 2008 Gail Liberman |
A New Focus On Reverse Mortgages Many of the 78 million baby boomers are marching toward retirement with inadequate savings. Some see reverse mortgages as the one thing that might bail them out. |
The Motley Fool June 17, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
10 Things to Know About Mortgages You have a lot of options when it comes to financing your home. Most of us are familiar with mortgages, but even experienced home-buyers may not be aware of a few meaningful facts and options. Here are some interesting details about mortgages. |
The Motley Fool August 12, 2004 |
Understanding Mortgage Brokers For many people, the best way to get a mortgage is through a broker. |
Registered Rep. December 1, 2005 Todd K. Ballenger |
Go With the (Reverse) Flow Help your clients by reversing outdated thinking about reverse mortgages. Learn to accommodate more of their "I needs" and their "I wants." Regard a reverse the way you would a forward mortgage: It is simply a device for improving cash flow. |
Financial Advisor January 2011 Gail Liberman |
Another Real Estate Mess Clients with option ARMs could be getting a nasty surprise in the coming months. |
The Motley Fool April 2, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Free Mortgage? Look Again Free offers are rarely simple acts of kindness. When you see a no-cost mortgage, ask your lender about what exactly is free. |
This Old House Sid Davis |
Here's How to Finance Your Remodel Financing a remodeling project doesn't have to be a crap shoot. Here's a game plan for choosing the best deal. |
Registered Rep. April 18, 2012 Kevin McKinley |
The New Reverse Mortgage Magic There is a lesser-known use of this financial tool: letting qualifying buyers purchase a home with a decent down payment, but no mortgage to pay off, and with no in-depth consideration of their income, assets, or credit situation. |
The Motley Fool April 26, 2006 |
Mortgage Brokers Demystified Mortgage brokers make a lot of sense (and money) for some people. |
Registered Rep. August 6, 2010 John Aidan Byrne |
UBS Advisors Welcome Mortgage Rollout Financial advisors at UBS Wealth Management Americas closely watched this week as the U.S. brokerage rolled out plans to sell more of its own mortgage and lending products through its retail brokerage force. |
Financial Advisor December 2003 Gail Liberman |
Tricks To Nail Down Low Mortgage Rates Know your lender -- and don't forget old-fashioned horse-trading. |
The Motley Fool November 2, 2006 |
Mortgage Points, Explained If you're learning about mortgages, you'll hear the term "points" a lot. A "point" is 1% of the value of the mortgage loan. |
The Motley Fool April 21, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
Is the Housing ATM Reopening? Many seniors will be glad to hear what a number of lending institutions are saying about reverse mortgages. They are getting less expensive. |
Financial Planning November 1, 2011 June Fletcher |
Going Into Reverse Several big banks have abandoned reverse mortgages this year, some watchdog groups have maligned them and consumers have shied away from them. Nevertheless, now may be a good time to recommend them to clients. |
The Motley Fool March 28, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
Don't Fail This Mortgage Quiz Avoid payment shock by knowing your mortgage's intimate details. |
The Motley Fool April 19, 2007 Rich Duprey |
Get Married to Your Mortgage Make "till death do us part" a solemn vow of your home mortgage. |
AskMen.com Michael Estrin |
9 Mortgage Don'ts But no matter how much you owe, unless you're a lottery winner, you've probably used a mortgage to buy your home. Here are some tips on what not to do when making one of the biggest purchases of your life. |
The Motley Fool October 27, 2006 |
On Private Mortgage Insurance Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is extra insurance a lender may require you to buy if you're forking over less than 20% of a property's value as a down payment. |
Financial Advisor August 2008 Joel Bruckenstein |
The Other Side Of The Ledger Financial Crossing helps manage client liabilities. |
The Motley Fool February 28, 2011 Dan Caplinger |
Why Getting a Mortgage Will Never Be the Same Lots of changes are happening to the mortgage market. |
AskMen.com September 2, 2002 Ian Speigel |
Basics Of A Home Mortgage For some people, taking out a mortgage is a nauseating and terrifying proposition. It's not difficult to understand why. After all, you're basically laying your financial bits and pieces on the table and asking to be judged. But it doesn't have to be so bad. |
The Motley Fool December 12, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Early Christmas for Mortgage Borrowers There's some good news on the mortgage front for a change. Lending has not come to a grinding halt. In fact, for those who have good credit and qualify for standard fixed-rate loans, mortgages have actually gotten more affordable. |
The Motley Fool April 19, 2004 Chris Mallon |
In Your Best Interest Rising home prices make interest-only mortgages a popular tool for homebuyers. |
The Motley Fool August 18, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
You Really Need to Do This Again Mortgage rates are down again. Time to refi? |
The Motley Fool October 12, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Payment Shock! The Fed worries that mortgage buyers will get blindsided by certain mortgages. If you're in the market for a home, look at all of the different types of mortgages available. |
The Motley Fool March 25, 2011 Selena Maranjian |
Beware This Mercurial Mortgage The potentially risky ARM home loan is once again gaining popularity. |
The Motley Fool August 2, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Mortgage Traps Look before you leap into a mortgage -- here are some red flags to watch out for. |
The Motley Fool January 26, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
When Debt Is Too Good to Be True Beware of interest-only mortgages and other extreme loans. |
The Motley Fool December 8, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Mortgage Power for Everyone Arm yourself with information before shopping for a home loan. |
BusinessWeek June 14, 2004 Peter Coy |
The Right Way To Choose A Mortgage With gasoline over $2 a gallon and inflation making headlines, the conventional wisdom says you should get a fixed-rate mortgage. That seems sensible, but it's the wrong way to choose a mortgage. |
The Motley Fool June 30, 2004 |
What's Your Down Payment? Learn to determine how much you should put down when buying a home. |
The Motley Fool December 27, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
ARMs in All Shapes and Sizes Heed some warnings when shopping for an adjustable-rate mortgage. |
The Motley Fool December 14, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Mortgage Payment Blues If your mortgage rate is rising, is it time to refinance? |
Financial Planning June 1, 2008 Donald Jay Korn |
Shift to Reverse As the population ages, financial planning is moving from the age of accumulation into the dawn of distribution. |
The Motley Fool November 28, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Gas Up Your Mortgage? Could an accelerator program be a good idea if you've worked through your priorities and decided that paying off your mortgage quickly ranks at the top? |
U.S. Banker March 2008 Anthony Malakian |
Reverse Mortgages Move Into the Mainstream Whether as a last resort to keep one's house or to finance a Mediterranean trip reverse mortgages are increasingly enticing seniors in want of additional income. |
The Motley Fool January 3, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
In Defense of Mortgage Brokers Mortgage brokers can save you money even if your credit score is high. |
Entrepreneur September 2008 Rosalind Resnick |
The Going Rate Think long-term when it comes to refinancing. |
Registered Rep. March 1, 2008 Kristen French |
The Lending Squeeze The tightening credit conditions is causing some financial advisors to have trouble getting loans for clients. |
The Motley Fool April 23, 2004 Robert Brokamp |
Don't Pay for Bi-Weekly Mortgages Most companies charge for a bi-weekly mortgage plan. Why pay when you can do it yourself and save hundreds of dollars? |
Financial Planning October 1, 2013 Allan S. Roth |
Tell Clients: Time to Pay Off the Mortgage The move could offer a simple way to cut risk and boost returns, but many advisors don t see it that way. Here's why they should. |
The Motley Fool May 4, 2006 |
Fixed-Rate vs. Adjustable-Rate Learn which mortgage is best for you. |
The Motley Fool April 1, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Get Extra-Low Mortgage Rates Don't rule out adjustable-rate mortgages -- they could save you a lot. |
This Old House L. Gallant & D. Snoonian |
The Mortgage Crisis: Where to Go for Help The Fed's decision to lower interest rates means more people might be looking for home loans again. These Web-based resources can help you avoid the risky ones, and find the loan that's right for you. |
BusinessWeek February 5, 2007 Ellen Hoffman |
Pumping Up Your Reverse Mortgage New 'jumbos' are giving retirees the cash they need to stay in their houses. |
BusinessWeek July 14, 2003 Anne Tergesen |
Home Loans with Bells and Whistles Some new twists on mortgages offer more flexibility -- for a price. |
The Motley Fool January 28, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Save Money on Your Mortgage Why spend more than you have to? There are a few ways you might be able to save money on the next mortgage you secure. |