Monthly Archives: March 2009

1st Mortage Modification

Chad Fisher asked: If you are finding you are needing your 1st mortgage modification, you are not alone. Take a look at this informative article about the 1st mortgage modification, and find out how this program can affect you.A 1st … Continue reading

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National Bank: How to Fix the Housing Crisis for Less than 700 Billion in Bailouts

Dane asked: Recently the news has been dominated by developments with the 700 billion dollar bailout package, and rightfully so.  700 billion is an astronomical sum of money.  The first problem is that the 700 billion dollar bailout adds a … Continue reading

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Is the pending economic stimulus legislation an attempt to nationalize the home mortgage industry?

Bopped asked: Seem like raising the caps on federally insurable mortgages and having the various gov’t underwriting agencies purchase unvetted portfolios of mortgages effectively nationalizes the home mortage industry. SInce I am reading that there may be $2 trillion of … Continue reading

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Can you Get a Home Loan if you Have Bad Credit?

John Turner asked: Bad credit is no longer a hurdle in getting a home loan. A few years ago a poor credit score or a bankruptcy or foreclosure would have meant you encountered difficulties obtaining a mortgage loan. In case … Continue reading

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