How Low Will Mortgage Rates Go in 2009?

Reader Question: “We are in a position to buy our first home, but we’re not sure whether to buy now or wait until the interest rates go lower. Is there any way to know how low mortgage rates will go in 2009?”
If you ask twenty different mortgage or real estate people this question, you’ll probably [...]

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The First 7 Steps When Buying Your First Home

Reader Question: “I plan to buy a home later this year, and it will be my first real estate purchase. What are the basic steps to buying a home for the first time? I’m mostly interested in how to get started.”
Since you’re most interested in the beginning of the process, I’ll outline all of the [...]

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FHA Home Loan Requirements in 2009

Reader Question: “I have heard that an FHA loan is a good option for buyers with little money to put down. But I’ve also heard that the qualification requirements for FHA home loans in 2009 have become stricter. Is this true? What are the basic requirements to qualify for one of these mortgages?”
Get answers here: [...]

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Are No-Closing-Cost Mortgage Loans Still Available?

Reader Question: “I do not have a lot of money to pay for closing costs on a mortgage. I have heard that in the past some lenders offered loans with no closing costs for first-time buyers. Are these still available? And if so, where would I go to find them?”
Whether you realize it or not, [...]

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Why Use a Mortgage Broker When Buying?

Reader Question: “My husband and I are planning to buy a home soon. We have heard good and bad things about using a mortgage broker to find a loan? Why do people use mortgage brokers and when is it a good idea?”
In many cases, first-time home buyers don’t even realize they are using a broker. [...]

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