The US Labor Department Jobs Report came our for December showing a sobering loss of yet another 524,000 jobs, which totals 1.9 Million in the year’s final four months since the credit crisis began in September. 2008 will truly be remembered for a number of things, but as it relates to jobs, the news is [...]
With all of the recent changes in the mortgage industry, it can be tough to keep up with the different requirements for the different loan programs available. Owner builder construction loans are probably as complex as residential mortgages can get. But, there are some simple rules about your credit scores that can make understanding the [...]
The loan process you follow when searching for a construction loan has some similarities to that of obtaining a regular mortgage. You will still be judged on your income, credit, savings and monthly debts just like a regular mortgage. However, with a construction to permanent loan, there are a few additional factors that lenders consider. [...]
The nation is all a buzz with talk of the housing market, and chances are, you’ve seen foreclosures popping up all over the place–including your own neighborhood. It’s not a short-term problem (foreclosure rates having been climbing for some time now), and people are beginning to investigate to determine who is really at fault. Who [...]
No one ever purchases a home with the desire of defaulting on the mortgage, but it does happen. Many situations can result in a bank foreclosure on a property, including medical emergencies, loss of a job or divorce. If you are in a position where your mortgage payments cannot be met, it is important to [...]