Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure

The threat of foreclosure looms large in the current housing market. Though it is not possible for a defaulting borrower to escape the process with his credit entirely intact, offering the mortgagor the Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure may well salvage enough to allow for future home purchases.

Submitted By Joanne M. Friedman

The Home Ownership Accelerator Loan: Not Your Grandma's Mortgage

As lenders scramble to make borrowing more appealing to worried home buyers, new products are surfacing that might be of interest. The Home Ownership Accelerator Loan is one such debt vehicle. It is complex and a little confusing, so clarification is in order.

Submitted By Joanne M. Friedman

HOAL: How Can You Go Wrong?

The latest in a series of debt instruments geared to getting buyers into the housing market, the Home Ownership Accelerator Loan has points on both sides of the question.

Submitted By Joanne M. Friedman

The Fed, the Coming Interest Rate Cut, and What It Means for You

The Federal Reserve has been busily cutting interest rates in an attempt to stimulate the economy and avoid a recession. This article provides a look at what those actions may mean to the average homeowner.

Submitted By beconrad

Why Refinance Your Mortgage?

Written, as per current request, in UK English, this short article concentrates on refinancing mortgages in the UK.

Submitted By mattsterrr

What Is A Mortgage Indemnity Guarantee?

Written, as per current request, in UK English, this article looks at the mortgage indemnity guarantee - specifically its reason for being and its relationship with 100% mortgages.

Submitted By mattsterrr