Latest News in Mortgages and Home Loans- Nov 18, 2008

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Seller Financing Gains in Popularity in this Economy
One of the issues right now in the housing market is how difficult it is to get lender financing. After all, many lenders are reluctant to lend. They’ve gone from offering loans to just about anyone to the other extreme: Getting approved for a mortgage loan can be a lot of hassle.
Which is why seller […]

Foreclosures: Watch Out for Scams
Times like these offer — in almost equal parts — fear and opportunity. Unfortunately, scammers are more than willing to take advantage of people who feel fear right now, as well as those who are looking for opportunity. Foreclosure scams are in abundance right now, causing problems for homeowners worried about foreclosure, as well as […]

Job Loss Can Only Add to Foreclosures
Originally, the housing market crisis seemed limited to subprime loans and to those who made imprudent choices when buying homes. Now, though, the ripples are spreading. The housing market crisis has affected the credit market and brought down once untouchable Wall Street institutions. And today, with the announcement that Citi is planning to cut around […]

Global Recession is Upon Us
Even though we have yet to be declared in a “technical” recession, there are experts and analysts from around the globe insisting that the developed world — including the U.S. — is in a recession. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) is also reporting that this is the first time in more than […]

Streamlined Mortgage Loan Modifications on the Way
With Alt-A loans heading into the same realm of foreclosure as the subprime loans before them, things are increasingly looking grim for mortgage lenders. Indeed, many people are deciding that trying to save their homes are too much trouble, and simply walking away. With all of these issues coming into play, it is no surprise […]

If Anyone Deserves Mortgage Loan Modification, It?s Veterans
On this Veterans’ Day, as I ponder the many great men and women (some of them relatives and friends) who have given so much for this country, my thoughts inevitably turn to the fact that military foreclosures are on the rise. In my mind, this is inexcusable. Military personnel sacrifice so much for us, including […]

AIG Gets More from the Government
This morning, the big news (aside from a Chinese economic stimulus announcement) is that AIG is getting a new bailout deal. The deal keeps getting better for AIG, with the total package now coming to $150 billion. It seems that it doesn’t matter what AIG does (read: luxury retreat), the company is going to get […]

Your Home Can Save You Money on Taxes
Most people understand that they can deduct their mortgage interest from their taxes each year. But you may not be aware of the helpful tax nuggets in the $700 billion bailout package that was recently passed. Additionally, some previous stimulus packages have also include some favorable tax rules. Here are some more ways that your […]

Paying Down Debt: The Mortgage Should Be the Last Thing on the List
When trying to get out of debt, it is very important to consider what type of debt you have. Not all debt is created equal, and you should pay off the most detrimental debts first. This means that, by and large, your mortgage should be the last debt you actively try to pay off.
Good debt […]

How will Barack Obama Fight Foreclosure?
Last night, Barack Obama won an historic election for U.S. president. Of course, now the real work begins. While it is unlikely that everything Obama says he would like to do will be possible, there are some things that might get done. And some of them are likely to be in the area of fighting […]

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