What Are Typical Mortgage Down Payments?

Traditional mortgage down payments have always been 10 to 25 percent of the total purchase price of the property. more

Home Equity Loans for People with Bad Credit

It is possible, although difficult, to obtain home equity loans for people with bad credit. The tightening of credit requirements in the wake of the banking and credit crisis have made banks less willing to extend credit terms to borrowers with bad credit. A homeowner who has a bad credit rating will need to do a lot of work to convince a lender that he/she is creditworthy and responsible enough to obtain that loan. more

3 Common Short Sale Mistakes

A real estate short sale can be a win-win situation for everyone involved, but there are common short sale mistakes to avoid if you want to close the deal. more

• Short Selling a Rental Property
• Second Mortgages: Advantages and Disadvantages
• Alternatives to Getting a 2nd Mortgage
• Appraisal Basics
• How to Get Approved for an FHA Loan despite Bad Credit
• FHA Eligibility with Bankruptcy and Foreclosure
• FHA Loans for a First-Time Home Buyer
• Should You Refinance? Make Sure the Timing is Right
• Low Down Payment Loan Qualification
• 3 Factors that Can Negatively Affect Your Mortgage Application
• What To Do When Mortgages Default
• What Lenders Don't Reveal About Home Equity Loans
• 3 Reasons Banks Reject Short Sales
• 3 Warning Signs of Loan Modification Scams