Reducing the term of the mortgage?

Molly asked: Hi,
I have been making weekly repayments to my mortgage (instead of monthly) for the last few years. The bank just confirmed that each weekly repayment reduces the outstanding balance of my loan accordingly, on a weekly basis. The interest is calculated on a daily outstanding balance of my loan and is debited to [...]

Mortgage Renewal Problem Loss of Income?

Lj asked: If your mortgage is coming up for renewal but as a result of an accident you no longer have the Income you were getting from Self Employment can they refuse to re-mortgage your house? The monthly mortgage payments have always been paid every month and never in arrears. Are there any [...]

Illegal immmigrants to the US have a lower mortgage default rate than US citizens?

Neither Republican nor Democrat asked: Here’s a fascinating story from The Wall Street Journal: Despite the downturn of the mortgage market, a type of home loan has remained surprisingly sturdy: one extended to illegal immigrants….For loans more than 90 days in arrears, ITIN mortgages have a delinquency rate of about 0.5%, according to independent estimates. [...]

Where to go for help on Mortgage?

Vanity asked: If your lender only has one plan that you don’t agree to, if HUD says that you have to be behind at least 4 months, and your arrears is keeping you from obtaining a small loan, what do you do, besides wait for foreclosure?

How do I get the best deal on a mortgage? What kind of questions should I be asking the mortgage broker?

sherie asked: My partner and I are first time home buyers. We have saved almost 20% of the property and both have secure well paying jobs. Unfortunately we do not know much about mortgages and want to get the best deal possible. Should we see more than on broker? Should we get our own mortgage [...]

What is the best company for mortgage leads?

hi1358496543213215 asked: What is the best company for mortgage leads? I need mortgage leads.

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What can the mortgage company do when I have two properties and can only afford one?

vals.beach asked: I have two homes with the same mortgage co. One I can’t afford and the other I can. The one I can afford has a little equity. Can they force me to sell it if I go into foreclosure?

What precentage of mortgage interest is refunded in taxes?

TM W asked: So Far this year I have paid over fifteen thousand dollars in interest on my mortgage. Is there a certain percentage that is refunded when I do my taxes? Also, are closing costs refundable too?