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Advance Fees Banned for Mortgage Relief Companies
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 02/11/2011
- Mortgages
The FTC announced that mortgage relief companies are now forbidden from charging homeowners upfront fees to modify home loans.
Biweekly Mortgage Program? There's a Better Way
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 01/21/2010
- Mortgages
Don't waste money or lose flexibility in your mortgage payment schedule by enrolling in a biweekly mortgage program when you can prepay your mortgage on your own.
Tips on Avoiding Foreclosure
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 04/30/2009
- Mortgages
The Federal Reserve Board advises troubled homeowners on how to stay ahead of their mortgage.
Watch Out for Foreclosure Rescue Fraud
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 08/28/2008
- Mortgages
The Federal Trade Commission advises troubled homeowners to watch out for predatory scams.
Escrow Payments - Mistakes Can Happen
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 07/17/2008
- Mortgages
Mortgage lenders and homeowners alike can make mistakes leading to inaccurate escrow payments.
Causes for Change in Your Escrow Payment
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 07/16/2008
- Mortgages
Your mortgage company may adjust your escrow payment to ensure that taxes and insurance are properly budgeted for.
Mortgage Escrow
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 07/15/2008
- Mortgages
Escrow accounts protect the interests of both homeowner and mortgage lender.
Understanding Mortgage Basics
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 04/19/2008
- Mortgages
More choices can mean more confusion.
Home Equity Loans; The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
- By Mary Lan Tomkins
- Published 07/31/2007
- Mortgages
The right and wrong reasons to get a loan secured by your home, and predatory tactics to look out for.
