When you are preparing to buy a home, or when you take out a personal, business or auto loan, or even if you are just reading the newspaper, you will come across the terms “Credit Report” and “Credit Score”, but …
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Written by amy on November 1, 2011
Categories: Buying, Finance, Hints and Tips, Real Estate Terms, Real Estate Topics - Tags: buying, credit, financing, first time home buyers, lenders, mortgages, tips
Title Insurance 101
Written by amy on November 1, 2011
Title Insurance is a policy that protects a buyer and/or a lender against errors or omissions or defects in the title of the property.
Title Insurance will defend against a lawsuit attacking the title as it is insured, or reimburse …
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Tips for Working with a Lender
Written by amy on October 31, 2011
Getting pre-qualified for and the arranging financing is a critical part of the home buying process.
Be prepared to discuss these critical questions with your lender:
- How long do you expect to stay in the house?
- How long do you …
Categories: Buying, Finance, Hints and Tips, Real Estate Topics - Tags: 101, buying, first time home buyers, lenders, mortgages, tips
