Reverse Mortgages and Seniors: Making the Right Decision

An overview of reverse mortgages. This article is structured like a FAQ designed to help seniors determine if a reverse mortgage is right for them and if so, then which one. The article cites references from the AARP, HUD and others.

Submitted By 1 - J. Bouche

Intentional Foreclosure

Homeowners are becoming desperate as the values of their homes decrease while their mortgages sap their incomes. Intentional foreclosure is just one of the latest straws homeowners are grabbing in order to stay afloat during the financial crisis. This article explains the process and suggests that it be avoided.

Submitted By Joanne M. Friedman

How to Finance your Car like a Pro

Instead of handing your money to lenders, learn how to keep your cash in the bank.

Submitted By Shannon Beineke

Four Keys to Short Sales
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Four Keys to Short Sales highlights four essentials to a successful short sale of your home. While not a complete "how to" these four keys are vital to short sales going off without a hitch. 330 words

Submitted By InkBlade

Surviving The Residential Drought

This article was previously published under my name in the Scotsman Guide, a mortage industry trade publication, in 2007. This article discusses the various reasons residential mortgage brokers should take advantage of adding commercial loans to their program line-up, as well as how to get started in the commercial side of financing.

Submitted By KimD

Zoning Vs. Use: What You Need To Know To Close More Loans

This article was previously published under my name in the Scotsman Guide, a mortgage industry trade publication, in 2006. This is an educational piece discussing the often confusing differences between zoning and usage and is suitable for an audience of both commercial and residential financing professionals.

Submitted By KimD