Every year, misinformed homebuyers, often first-time purchasers or seniors, become victims of predatory lending or loan fraud. Below you’ll find the top ten ways to avoid becoming a victim yourself.
1. Take your time and shop around. You should be able to compare prices and houses. If a lender or broker tells you they are your only chance to get a loan or owning a home, don’t do business with them.
2. Do not sign a sales contract or loan documents that [...]

During the recent credit crisis, refinancing is becoming an increasingly popular word. In simple terms, refinancing means adding more debt to an existing mortgage, only with different terms that allow you to pay less in your monthly mortgage and use the cash to pay off your high-interest credit cards.
The measures of U.S. government to restore the real estate market have led to a significant drop of the mortgage rates that can offer you the opportunity to save money by refinancing. Currently, [...]