Justin Narin

How a Reverse Mortgage Works

What's Involved Ever wonder how a reverse mortgage works? For folks that have lived in their home for a long time, they may very well be sitting on a gold mine. Home prices have increased greatly over the last thirty years, and nationally have nearly ... Read >

Stop Foreclosure

If you own your home and have missed a few payments, the foreclosure process can start very quickly. As this is a stressful time for most people, it's important that you quickly learn everything you can to stop foreclosure processes and try to save your h... Read >

All about credit score range

The Fair Isaac Corporation Credit Score, or FICO Score, is the most widely used credit-scoring model in the United States. When considering a potential borrower for a loan, the lender will analyze the borrower's credit score, along with other factors, suc... Read >

Factors Affecting Credit Score

There are five key factors that go into calculating your credit score, with certain items carrying more weight than others. These factors are as follows: 1) Payment history, which counts for approximately 35% of your score, is the most heavily weighted... Read >

Understanding Judicial Foreclosure

Foreclosure Foreclosure is one of the most severe and difficult financial processes for any consumer. Unfortunately, foreclosures are also peaking, meaning thousands of American families are now facing this dire consequence. What does it mean, and what... Read >

Subprime Loans and the Real Estate Market

The recent problems with subprime loans will eventually affect all aspects of real estate. The real estate market is supported by all home owners, including those with subprime loans. A massive jolt in one sector (subprimes) affects those in other areas (... Read >

Get the Best Mortgage Refinancing Rate

In order for you to get the best mortgage-refinancing rate available to you, you will have to do a little research and a little math. Because it costs money out of pocket to refinance, it is only beneficial to you if you plan on staying in your home long ... Read >

FHA Mortgage Insurance

The FHA loan insurance program was created to help first-time buyers get into homes. However, first-time buyers usually don't have 20% down payments and may have a spottier credit history. In order to provide protect taxpayers from paying for defaulted FH... Read >

Find the Best Bad Credit Second Mortgage

Nobody ever intends to end up with bad credit. When you decide to consolidate your credit card debt and student loans or make home improvements and realize your credit is not what you had hoped, it can be a big blow. The good news is that you still have o... Read >

Things to Consider with a Refi Mortgage

A refi mortgage can be used for several purposes - to lower your interest rate, to lock in a fixed interest rate, to pay off credit card debts, or to combine two mortgages into one. It is a substantial financial decision to make, so make sure you are well... Read >

Refinancing Second Mortgage

A second mortgage, also called a home equity loan, often has a much higher interest rate than a first mortgage. This is because the second mortgage isn't repaid until the first mortgage is repaid if you default. The additional interest is a form of protec... Read >

Home Equity Loan or Home Loan Mortgage Refinancing?

If you are considering taking out a secured loan against your home, two of your options are home loan mortgage refinancing with cash-out or home equity loans. Depending on your particular situation one may be better for you financially that the other. ... Read >

Is Now the Time for a Mortgage Refinance?

Home mortgage rates are up half a percent from one year ago, but down half a percent from March -- and while this latest rate decrease has led to a surge of mortgage refinancing (refi) activity, homeowners should consider the pros and cons of refinancing ... Read >

The Federal Housing Administration, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac

The Federal Housing Administration is just one part of the government created system to keep the mortgage market and help homebuyers become homeowners. Although none make loans directly to consumers, each has a very important role to play and none could c... Read >

FHA Streamlined Refinance FAQs

If you already have an FHA loan and interest rates have fallen, or you have an adjustable-rate FHA mortgage and would like a fixed-rate mortgage, you may be eligible for an FHA Streamlined Refinance. What is the Streamlined Refinance? The FHA has perm... Read >