06 January 2009 01:45
How long after a mortgage co sells your loan does the original mortg co have to keep your documents on file?
cali asked: I purchased my home in Dec’06 and now I want a copy of the appraisal that was done then. I asked for it upon closing in December & was told it was the property of the mortgage co, so I didn’t get it but was told th...
What is happening to the mortgage industry?
mmc-1212 asked: I was just laid off from my mortgage-title company along with 25 other employees, it seems there are more layoffs coming, if anyone out there currently work or are connected with countrywide there is an other layoff coming in a ...
What are your thoughts on mortgage insurance?
Coco-bunny asked: I’m in the market for a house and read about mortgage insurance. Is it good to have and what the difference between that and homeowner’s insurance?gbrain.net
What benefits would a mortgage company have to delay the closing of a home sale?
amyann16 asked: We have been trying to purchase a home for the last 5 months. We are being told by the seller’s realtor that the seller’s mortgage company is not responding to their repeated attempts to finish the closing deal. Th...
Can a mortgage lender pursue an owner that is not on mortgage for a deficiency balance?
Pat asked: I purchased a residential investment property in Florida with my former boss. The mortgage is in his name only but I am also on the deed. He wants to let it go to foreclosure. Can the lender come after me for the deficiency balance. ...
How can I get my mortgage payment and principle lower when I am paying on time?
asked: Couple of my friends have their mortgage payment and principle lower by their lender because their can’t afford it any more and they stop paying. How can I do it when I am paying mine on time all the time?gbrain.net
How do I calculate the Mortgage Interest on a Rental Property?
Jessie M asked: I decided to rent my place out that I was living in to someone in October, 2006. When I calculate the Mortgage Interest for the rental do I just calculate the interest paid during October through December of 2006 since those ar...
Do you figure mortgage payments for a 2nd mortgage the same as for a 1st mortgage?
neffykitty asked: We’re about to close on a house and we have a 1st mortgage, and then a 2nd to pay some of the down payment. This avoids PMI.
If I plug the numbers into a mortgage payment calculator, the 1st mortgage payment is the same...
How can I get a mortgage on a property bought at auction?
Panoulis asked: I would like to look into buying a property at auction as I am a first time buyer, unable to get a foot on the housing ladder. After looking into various Goverment schemes, my only other option is shared ownership.
I would like ...
How do Mortgage loan officers make their money?
Bri up asked: I’m getting a mortgage loan through a mortgage company but the guy that is giving me the loan seems a little bit to excited. How much money is he making off of the loan of 170,000 and what should I look out for?gbrain.net
How much mortgage debt is there in the USA?
PrimeConcern asked: Given all the worries about credit in this country, and subprime mortgages, I was curious as to what the entire amount of home mortgage debt is. There are about 110 million households in the country, with 70% of them owned ...
Ethics and Mortgage Lending: What do you think is important?
CJKatl asked: If you had a chance to tell mortgage brokers, originators, lenders, and other professionals what you consider unethical, what would you tell them?
I am preparing a class on Ethics that will be offered to mortgage professionals thr...
What are the penalities for lying on a mortgage application?
fury1162 asked: I’d like to get a mortgage but I owned a rattlesnake once. What kind of trouble will I get in for lying on a mortgage application to cover this fact up?? Might it be okay if I say I owned one before I was 22 if they can&...
How exactly do 'interest only' mortgage loans work? When do I pay on the principle of such a loan?
ronidl76 asked: I know APR loans are a bad idea, but how would an interest-only loan work? Would it still be a 30 year note, or do they extend the loan? Would I be able to get a fixed rate with an interest-only mortgage loan?gbrain.net
What happens to a person's mortgage when the lending company goes bankrupt?
Garry C asked: Does the person pay the mortgage balance to the bankruptcy court? Does the person have to find another lending company to take up the mortgage balance?gbrain.net
What is the difference between a mortgage and a home equity loan?
BC asked: I own a home that is paid off but would like to take out a loan to fund some home improvements as well as help my parents pay off their home equity loan. Given this scenario can I take out a mortgage since mortgage rates are lower or ...
Why is my mortgage company not paying my tax bill when I have escrow?
SJS asked: My mortgage company (CITIMORTGAGE) is not paying my tax bill. The money is in escrow, the error has been spotted and documented in a case number by customer service.
I paid the bill myself, because it is over six months late and I...
How does rental income on a 1st mortgage affect mortgage affordability on a second home?
Ronaldo asked: For example if my 1st mortgage is $1000 per month and i charge a rental income of $1000 per month, is it a wash? Or do i get the $1000 rental income added to my gross monthly income and have the $1000 mortgage payment added to m...
How do you calculate what your mortgage payment will be without using a mortgage calculator?
NeedInfo06 asked: Can somone show me how to calculate a mortgage payment
like for example
what is the monthly payment on a $200,000 mortgage at 6% interest over 25 years?
Can somone show me how to calculate a mortgage payment
like for example
w...
What is the best mortgage to go for in London banks?
Gem asked: I am a first time house buyer and need to find a mortgage wihtin the next 16 weeks. I would like to know what banks are doing the best mortgage deals at the moment, can anyone help?gbrain.net
If mortgage bonds are secured corporate bonds then how did the subprime bubble happen?
kmm asked: I am trying to understand secure bonds and I know mortgage bonds are secured bonds,if that is the case,even if they default ,the investor should get the prinicipal back.Can someone give an explanation of this works.gbrain.net
How do I calculate mortgage payments when buying a home from a family member?
Y? asked: We are thinking of purchasing a house from my father. Instead of using a mortgage broker or bank, he suggested using a lawyer to set up monthly mortgage payments directly to him. We would still buy the house, and it would be in our na...
How do I become a mortgage broker or mortgage agent in California?
Nelson asked: I am fresh out of a college. Not just any college; a community college. And I need step by step how to become a mortgage broker or mortgage agent please. Thanks alot.gbrain.net
How often do mortgage comapnies use the 4506 t form to very info. Always or hardly ever when buying a home?
james w asked: If you provide the mortgage company with all the requested info do they typically follow up on that. Does it vary from company to company or is it a common practice for them to execute the 4506t form. Also, has anyone everheard...
What happens to the second mortgage when the first mortgage forecloses?
Painted Jezebel asked: I am going through a foreclosure on my first mortgage, what are my options with dealing with the second mortgage? Any legitimate websites with guides for dealing with the aftermath of foreclosure would also be appreciated...
