What to Tell Your Lender – Mortgages

Mortgages

There’s a lot to look for, before you finally confirm your processes, and finding a good lender is one of them. “Most lenders won’t choose to share their list of fees until you apply for a loan. That means sharing your personal information. The lender needs your personal information to decide whether to give you…

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Spouse Conflict and House Conflict – Buyers

Information for Buyers

The absolute worst time to buy a home is, not shockingly, when you’re having serious conflict with your spouse or significant other. “Buying a home is a commitment and a responsibility. To be successful homeowners, your goal should be to maintain and enhance the value of your home. It’s much harder to protect and grow…

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Auto Claims Less in Homeowners – Sellers

Information for Sellers

A recent study shows that homeowners have much less history of auto claims than others. “Insurers have long observed that, on average, drivers who own their homes file fewer [auto] insurance claims than renters. And, in fact, many companies take homeownership into account when calculating a customer’s premiums, says Des Toups, managing editor of Insurance.com.…

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Delinquency Spikes Continues – S.S./Forecl.

Short Sales & Foreclosures

“Delinquent Mortgage” November was a tough month for mortgage rates, proves Black Knight Financial Services. “Black Knight Financial Services, a division of Fidelity National Financial, has released its “first look” at November mortgage performance data.  The company provides this monthly preview of the data, one or more aspect of which is featured in greater detail…

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