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The Motley Fool May 2, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Extreme Makeover at HouseValues HouseValues struggles as it tries to reinvent itself. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool March 3, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
There's No Place Like Homestore.com The online realty juggernaut lays the foundation for a homey future. Models are being tweaked, and in all of the flux, like the real estate market itself, it may be an attractive buyer's market for investors, too. |
Bank Technology News July 2005 John Adams |
Lead generation: Mortgage lenders Go Customer Fishing The lures that institutions such as Wachovia and the Loan Page are using to attract new real estate customers are plentiful, including web chats, credit matching, and Internet cross marketing. |
The Motley Fool December 14, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Mortgage Payment Blues If your mortgage rate is rising, is it time to refinance? |
BusinessWeek January 10, 2005 Dean Foust |
The Mortgage Biz Has Lost Its Fizz Goodbye, refi boom. Hello, sinking profits and industry consolidation. The roots of the industry's problems are no mystery. Mortgage activity has fallen off sharply since the Fed began hiking rates last spring. |
The Motley Fool May 25, 2006 Rich Smith |
Dueling Fools: HouseValues Bull Rebuttal This real estate lead-generating web site is worth a look from investors. |
Job Journal March 4, 2007 Julia Hollister |
Loan Officers Despite the slow housing market, loan and refinancing activity has lenders looking for help. |
The Motley Fool November 1, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Burning Down the HouseValues HouseValues brings down the roof again. The company's investments into real estate listings and mortgage referrals is problematic in that it ties itself to a sector that may not be bouncing back anytime soon. Investors, take note. |
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 December 31, 2003 |
Private Mortgage Insurance When you're buying a home, you may end up having to pay for private mortgage insurance -- though there are ways you might avoid it or eliminated it later. |
The Motley Fool December 8, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Mortgage Power for Everyone Arm yourself with information before shopping for a home loan. |
Search Engine Watch June 7, 2006 Greg Sterling |
A Real Estate Vertical Search Roundup, Part 1 If you thought the housing market was competitive, try online real estate sites. After a couple of years of seeming stability and calm, the sector is now booming. |
The Motley Fool August 4, 2005 Selena Maranjian |
Insurance to Keep Your House? Insuring your life may be smarter than insuring your mortgage. Here's why. |
The Motley Fool April 6, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Location, Location, Location at Google Google quietly rolls out real estate listings. Investors, keep watching this situation. When Google moves, things change. |
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 August 18, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
You Really Need to Do This Again Mortgage rates are down again. Time to refi? |
The Motley Fool January 22, 2008 Mary Dalrymple |
Another Tax Break for Homeowners One more reason to buy a home. Lawmakers have extended a tax deduction for private mortgage insurance. You can now take advantage of this little perk through the end of the decade. |
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. |
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. |
Bank Technology News February 2005 John Adams |
Mortgage: Lenders Smooth The Bumpy Volume Road Originators like DiTech and Boeing's credit union are using automation to alter how they market real estate finance options to customers, as well as better manage their workforce deployment |
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 27, 2010 Dan Caplinger |
This Will Bring On the Real Recovery Now, some positive signs in mortgage financing are bolstering the argument that for real estate, the worst is truly over. |
The Motley Fool May 17, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Real Estate Reality Check Should you pay down your mortgage or put that money in the market? If your investment horizon is long -- at least 10 years -- then the stock market is likely to be a great place for your money. Here are some ideas. |
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. |
U.S. Banker November 2001 Mark Fogarty |
Unexpected Lovefest Some expected a turf war to erupt between mortgage bankers and Realtors as a result of the real estate industry's new ability to provide home finance. But the two groups are now lovey-dovey... |
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? |
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. |
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. |
Bank Systems & Technology March 29, 2006 Maria Bruno-Britz |
Originating Relationships Mortgage bankers are mining and analyzing data to get a bigger bang for their relationship buck. |
AskMen.com October 13, 2003 Dan Carter |
Important Real Estate Websites Whether you're an investor looking to purchase commercial, residential or industrial real estate, or are simply looking to buy a new home, the World Wide Web has you covered. |
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 December 12, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Homeowners' Lucky Day A new tax break could make some homeowners even happier. |
The Motley Fool December 22, 2006 Mary Dalrymple |
Points for Mortgage Savvy It doesn't always pay to pay discount points. |
The Motley Fool May 25, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Dueling Fools: HouseValues Bear The real estate lead-generator proved to investors that its business model need work -- and lots of it. HouseValues' revenue growth was only half of what analysts expected, and earnings dropped considerably, too. |
The Motley Fool April 11, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Countrywide Still Growing Mortgage business teetering? No way. Naturally, there's no guarantee that Countrywide will keep inching higher. Investors, the climate can change in a hurry. Take note. |
The Motley Fool July 19, 2004 |
"Points" Explained If you're shopping for a new home and mortgage, you're going to hear a lot about points. Learn what points are before you pay them. |
The Motley Fool June 3, 2008 Dan Caplinger |
Are You Missing Out on a Fortune? Using your home for leverage brings both risk and potential reward. |
U.S. Banker May 2007 Thomas P. Vartanian |
Crisis and Opportunity In Subprime Mortgage Markets Problems in the subprime mortgage business will inevitably lead to opportunities for those who can evaluate, service or manage the underlying loans, securities and real estate. |
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. |
BusinessWeek January 9, 2006 Justin Hibbard |
So Many Lenders, So Few Takers As housing slumps, the roof is falling in on the overbuilt mortgage industry. |
The Motley Fool December 30, 2009 Dan Caplinger |
The Best Bargain for 2010? Whether you're looking to buy your first home or want to move up to a better one, don't let fear about the future direction of home prices dissuade you from taking a serious look at buying right now. |
The Motley Fool May 15, 2007 Dan Caplinger |
Borrow Now or Borrow Never If you're thinking about buying a home, do your homework. Find a lender or mortgage broker early in the process, and get preapproved for a mortgage that will work for you. |
The Motley Fool February 23, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Betting Against the HouseValues Until Realtors come back, the model is broken. Until cash flow bounces back, the cash cushion is a mirage. Until HouseValues proves that it can be profitable in this competitive market, be very careful about diving into the shares. |
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. |
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. |
Bank Technology News December 2003 John Adams |
Closing Faster RBC Mortgage is betting the best way to boost mortgage volume in a cooling market is by making friends with brokers. So it's offering them access to its Internet technology. |
The Motley Fool May 16, 2006 Selena Maranjian |
Thanks for the Awesome House! A reader discusses how changes made to her personal finances resulted in first-time home ownership. |
BusinessWeek July 19, 2004 Christopher Palmeri |
Lenders Switch On Their Back-Up Systems After one of the nation's largest mortgage lenders announced earnings 17% below expectations, investors wondered if the nation's three-year-long mortgage bonanza might end not with a soft landing but with an earnings-pummeling thud. |
BusinessWeek June 7, 2004 Dean Foust |
Look Out Below, Lenders The end of the mortgage boom is nigh -- and it could get ugly for banks and thrifts. |
Bank Systems & Technology April 1, 2005 Cynthia Ramsaran |
Echoes of the Mortgage Boom With more institutions vying for the business of fewer customers, it's more important than ever for mortgage players seeking to grow revenues to improve service by offering new and differentiated mortgage products, such as Web-based offerings. |