The Senate voted on Wednesday to extend the home buyer tax credit through April 30, 2010. The National Association of Realtors had been pushing...
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Regulators shut down nine more banks last Friday, bringing the total for the year to 115. Nine subsidiaries of FBOP Corp., a multistate holding...
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I received an email from Debra Patterson regarding an online service that matches first time homebuyers with eligible down payment assistance...
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We live in a credit based culture. Many Americans are saddled with so much debt that they can’t keep up with the bills or save for retirement....
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2008 Cost vs. Value Report: Still Many Happy Returns for Home Rehabs Money is tight these days. Whereas home prices are low, credit guidelines...
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When purchasing a property, the title is transferred and the property is conveyed to the buyer at the closing. There are several costs above and...
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorized a tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers. The purchase must...
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The documentation required to process a loan application varies based on loan program, lender and situation. There are standard documents required for...
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The FBI defines mortgage fraud as "any material misstatement, misrepresentation or omission relied upon by an underwriter or lender to fund,...
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The ongoing recession, coupled with rising unemployment, has put enormous pressure on American homeowners. Many have watched their equity dissipate...
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