Tag Archives: Mortgages

When it comes to mortgages and home improvement, many consumers have some complaints, according to a new survey by the Consumer Federation of America, which reveals the top consumer complaints of last year. Among its list of 2011 top “worst” consumer gripes: mortgage-related problems, home improvement, timeshare sales and resales, Internet sales, and fraud. Many of the mortgage complaints stem from the foreclosure crisis and home owners who owe more on their loans than their homes are currently worth, according to the study, be sure you checkout this blog. Home […]

Getting pre-qualified before touring homes can be a great way to ensure that you can act fast in today’s real estate market.  When you’re on the prowl for that perfect property and are ready to pounce, the last thing you need is a pre-qualification delaying your offer. One of the questions your mortgage professional with inevitably ask is, “How much do you want to put down?”  Your down payment can be a gateway into a variety of useful mortgage programs suited for a wide range of needs. It’s important to […]

Foreclosure filings across Broward and Palm Beach counties are down in July by more than 50 percent compared with a year ago, according to RealtyTrac Inc., an Irvine, Calif.-based listing firm. Nationally, foreclosure activity hit a 44-month low. It’d be great if all this were a sign of an improving economy, but it’s not. “This string of decreases was initially triggered by the robo-signing controversy back in October 2010, which forced lenders to substantially slow the pace of foreclosing, but the downward trend in foreclosure activity has now taken on […]