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The Motley Fool March 10, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Get a Mortgage Before a Home It's good to shop for a mortgage before you even begin house hunting. You'll have a leg up, knowing exactly what you can afford, and you'll strike sellers as a serious buyer. |
The Motley Fool May 16, 2005 |
How Stock Prices Affect Companies A low stock price can spell trouble for a company. If you've ever wondered how companies are affected by the rise or fall of their stock prices, keep reading. |
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 February 15, 2008 Dan Caplinger |
Can You Really Just Walk Away? Giving up on your mortgage and letting the bank foreclose on your property might seem easy, but how smart is it? |
The Motley Fool August 12, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
Dangerous Borrowing Beware of quicksand with credit cards and mortgages. Dangers abound when we borrow. Credit cards, if used suboptimally, can land you a world of trouble, while even mortgages these days are carrying more risks than ever. |
The Motley Fool July 26, 2006 |
How Much House Can You Afford? When getting a mortgage, don't bite off more than you can chew. |
The Motley Fool April 26, 2006 |
Mortgage Brokers Demystified Mortgage brokers make a lot of sense (and money) for some people. |
The Motley Fool December 10, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Hooray for Mortgage Brokers! Mortgage brokers get high marks and may help you get a good deal. |
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. |
The Motley Fool September 2, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Homebuying With Good Credit, Little Cash Will this newfangled kind of mortgage help you buy a house? |
The Motley Fool December 15, 2003 Dayana Yochim |
It Pays to Cheat Lenders use the lure of single-digit interest rates as a tool to get you to sign up for their credit cards. Used correctly, these deals can help you get out of debt. |
The Motley Fool March 14, 2007 David Meier |
Quick Take: Subprime Scariness The process, not the outcome, is the scary part of the subprime disaster. Who's to blame? The mortgage lenders? The home sellers? The buyers themselves? (Whatever happened to caveat emptor?) |
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. |
The Motley Fool June 27, 2007 John Rosevear |
Is It Time to Buy a House Yet? The subprime mortgage mess has created a mixed blessing for potential homebuyers. |
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 October 18, 2005 |
How Much House Can You Buy? Once you know how much you can afford for a down payment and how much you can pay each month, you just need to plug the numbers into a formula. A good rule of thumb is: don't bite off more than you can chew. |
The Motley Fool February 24, 2005 |
Run Rates Explained Those who want to become good at reading and understanding financial statements should take some time to get the concept of "run rates" under their belts. |
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 July 2, 2004 |
How Much House Can You Buy? Try to buy less house than you can afford. |
The Motley Fool July 27, 2007 Rich Duprey |
Risky Mortgages Still Plentiful Learn a lesson from the current mortgage mess. Mortgage money is still some of the cheapest money available, and can provide a smart financial move, but be careful about creative financing tactics that seem too good to be true. |
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 April 25, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Are You Upside-Down? Falling property values have people owing more than their house is worth. If you're in this situation, don't panic. However, don't expect to find easy answers. |
The Motley Fool August 12, 2004 |
Understanding Mortgage Brokers For many people, the best way to get a mortgage is through a broker. |
The Motley Fool October 4, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Before You Buy Real Estate... Six important financial steps to take before you make an offer. |
The Motley Fool August 12, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Make Yourself Attractive to Lenders Why settle for a so-so credit rating when you can improve it and save big bucks? |
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 February 2008 Crystal Detamore-Rodman |
The Real Estate Deal Shopping for a commercial real estate loan can be tricky. Here's what you need to stay balanced. |
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. |
The Motley Fool December 13, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Mortgage Myths Don't fall for these myths when it's time to buy a home. |
Bank Systems & Technology May 1, 2006 Maria Bruno-Britz |
E-Opportunity Demand for online mortgage functions is growing, creating an opportunity for lenders. |
The Motley Fool March 28, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
3 Tips for Spring Homebuyers Falling home prices and upcoming rate adjustments on creative mortgages have current homeowners up against the ropes. It's a buyer's market. Take advantage! |
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 June 15, 2004 Selena Maranjian |
Hooray for Rising Interest Rates There's an upside to rising interest rates. Higher rates may be bad for borrowers, but they're good for lenders, which is what you are when you park your money in a bank account. |
The Motley Fool March 9, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
How Did You Get My Number? Solicitations are slipping through. What does your HR department have to do with it? |
The Motley Fool January 28, 2008 Selena Maranjian |
Refinancing Catch-22 Mortgage refinancing is available ... for those who need it least. |
The Motley Fool October 22, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
Six Tips for a Clean Credit Record Don't bother with the small stuff. Here's what really matters to your lender. |
BusinessWeek October 1, 2009 Christopher Palmeri |
Short Sales: A Fraying Lifeline for Homeowners Lenders are reining in short sales aimed at helping troubled mortgage borrowers. |
The Motley Fool December 8, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Mortgage Power for Everyone Arm yourself with information before shopping for a home loan. |
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 October 23, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
Protect Yourself Amid the Mortgage Mess Even without the additional worries surrounding the mortgage industry, home buying can be a complicated business that requires a fair amount of legal expertise. Using a buyer's agent can give you some protection. |
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. |
The Motley Fool June 29, 2004 Dayana Yochim |
How Did You Get My Number? Telemarketers found a work-around for the Do Not Call list: Your HR department. |
The Motley Fool March 1, 2006 Dayana Yochim |
Lothario Lenders on the Prowl Perform a strict background check before you fall for a sweet-talking credit card deal. |
The Motley Fool January 12, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
How To Cheat on Your Lender Having credit card commitment issues? Go ahead, play the field. But also consider the affect new credit (and canceling old cards) will have on your overall credit score. |
The Motley Fool November 1, 2005 Dayana Yochim |
Six Tips for a Clean Credit Record If you want to improve your score, concentrate on what matters most to lenders. Here's what to look for. |
The Motley Fool August 11, 2004 |
Researching Obscure Companies Due diligence is required when you receive a hot stock tip. |
The Motley Fool April 25, 2007 Selena Maranjian |
Save Money on Your Mortgage There are several ways you might be able to save money on the next mortgage you secure. Here are some things to consider. |
The Motley Fool June 23, 2011 Selena Maranjian |
Banks Say No Thanks to Reverse Mortgages Should you do likewise? |
The Motley Fool February 24, 2004 Robert Brokamp |
What Do They Know About You? Credit agencies have files and files of information about you. Find out what they know. |
The Motley Fool July 14, 2008 Dan Caplinger |
Curtains for the American Dream? How trouble with Fannie and Freddie could affect your ability to get a mortgage. |