Yahoo! Finance: The Mortgage Professor by Jack Guttentag

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:55:44 Etc/GMT

The Need for a Financial Commission

The financial crisis and its aftermath have shown major vulnerabilities in our system. Can we prevent another disaster?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:19:56 Etc/GMT

The Trick to Overcoming Payment Myopia

Giving greater weight to the future of your mortgage decision could save you some serious cash.

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:52:49 Etc/GMT

How to Shop For a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Here is info on who can get an HCM loan and how they should do it.

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:43:07 Etc/GMT

Funding Your Lifetime Annuity

A Home Equity Conversion Mortgage can fund the purchase of a lifetime annuity in two ways.

Sat, 9 Jan 2010 01:11:31 Etc/GMT

Reverse Mortgages: Going Through the Options

There are multiple choices for drawing funds from reverse mortgages.

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 20:30:50 Etc/GMT

The State of Reverse Mortgages: Part I

A reverse mortgage puts more money in the pockets of seniors by allowing equity depletion while they are still alive.

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:25:52 Etc/GMT

Some Irresistible Deals Should Be Resisted

Avoiding this major mistake will save borrowers lots of cash.

Fri, 4 Dec 2009 22:39:44 Etc/GMT

The Mortgage Loan Process in 6 Steps

Mortgage shoppers need to have some understanding of the major steps involved in obtaining a loan.

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:21:30 Etc/GMT

Should You Change Jobs Before Applying for a Mortgage?

Here’s how changing jobs or starting your own business will impact the way a mortgage underwriter views your income.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:26:42 Etc/GMT

The New GFE Will Help Borrowers

On January 1, a redesigned Good Faith Estimate will become effective, and it will make mortgage shopping a little easier.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:02:38 Etc/GMT

Is Interest on Home Mortgages Front-End Loaded?

The mortgage industry's big secret has been taking homeowners for a very costly ride.

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:03:11 Etc/GMT

Shrewd Mortgage Borrowers Know Their PNPs

With any mortgage, borrowers must understand the "pricing notch point."

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:55:26 Etc/GMT

The Mortgage Crisis: U.S. vs. Denmark, Part II

Relaxation of lending standards in Denmark was far less than in the U.S., a big reason mortgage defaults were smaller there.

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 23:42:31 Etc/GMT

The Mortgage Crisis: The U.S. vs. Denmark

Here’s a look at the impact of the crisis on the U.S. and Denmark, and what it says about their strengths and weaknesses.

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:57:25 Etc/GMT

Knowing Which Mortgage Prices Are Lower: The Time Horizon Cost

A much more useful measure than APR in measuring cost to the borrower in mortgages is the time horizon cost.

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:52:24 Etc/GMT

How Do You Know Which Mortgage Prices Are Lower?

Developing a composite measure of all mortgages costs was a great idea, but APR is the wrong measure.

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 17:05:57 Etc/GMT

The Appraisal Debacle: How Not to Regulate

Rules meant to curb abuses during the housing bubble are now doing more harm than good.

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:54:22 Etc/GMT

How to Jump-Start Mortgage Loan Modifications

While the number of modifications is rising, it is running far behind the need.

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:40:08 Etc/GMT

Facts About Rescinding a Mortgage Refinance

If you are thinking about canceling a refinancing, here's what you need to know.

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:27:54 Etc/GMT

Avoiding Lock Problems in a Crisis Market

Locking the price of a mortgage is full of potential problems for the unwary borrower.

REALTOR®, dba Chris Pelkola Lee Realty, LLC

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