Mortgage Advice
By Jack Guttentag
6 tips for a successful loan mod
Avoid rookie mistakes when preparing, submitting your document package
Refinance or modify while it's still possible
As income and property values change, so do your chances to qualify
What you should know about balloon loans
As large number of loans come due, those underwater face refi dilemma
Must-knows about mortgage rate/fee combos
Don't assume loan officer has your best interest in mind
A better mortgage fit: fixed or adjustable?
Integrated calculators help you decide
5 truths about mortgage shopping
Selecting a lender before knowing price rarely ends well
8 things you should know about down payments
Think twice before borrowing against 401(k)
11 must-knows about early mortgage payoff
Seniors close to retirement can boost return on investment
Loan mod portals a win-win for real estate
Treasury's 'SPOC' requirement not entirely logical?
The truth behind failed loan mod program
Overwhelmed servicers, undeserving borrowers are only part of the story
New tool factors bankruptcy, FICO score and debt ratio into the equation
Is lease-to-own home purchase worth the risk?
Buyers have a lot to lose if they cancel deal
4 ways to avoid refinance rejection
What you should know about lender 'overlays,' debt ratios
Choice is power when shopping for mortgage
Don't rely on lead generation sites for accurate interest rate and loan fee combinations
How mortgage payoff works in a refinance
Failing to understand process can cost borrowers
5 reasons to loosen loan rules for investors, underwater owners
A plan to jump-start housing
Do away with appraisals, 'blanket affordability' rules
A plan to jump-start housing
Mortgage rules put recovery at risk
A plan to jump-start housing
Fannie, Freddie set strict rules for rental income in real estate purchase
Commentary: qualification, down payments tougher when house deemed 'investment'
3 ways to combat inadequate real estate appraisals
Why your loan may be denied
5 ways appraisals are sinking real estate deals
Why your loan may be denied
Late-stage mortgage rejections on the rise
Why your loan may be denied
Don't sign these loan docs blindly
De-stressing your home purchase
Identify 'junk' forms at real estate closing
De-stressing your home purchase
Appraisal can trip up mortgage rate quote
Surprises in mortgage shopping
