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Making Mortgage Sense: How Anyone Can Understand the “New” 2010 Good Faith Estimate (GFE)

March 7, 2010

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Buying a Home In New Jersey. Can I Get a “Good Faith Estimate” Please?

February 21, 2010

As of January 1, 2010, mortgage originators are required to give mortgage applicants the “new” Good Faith Estimate (GFE).   The document will be used by all lenders and all originators and will make it easier for borrowers to compare costs.  The big plus with the new guidelines is the consistency of the form.  Previously, the GFE could [...]

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The “New” FHA Mortgage for 2010 – After April 5, It Will Cost You More $$$$

February 2, 2010

Effective April 5, 2010, it will cost you more to buy a home using FHA.  With the market still trying to correct itself, FHA has insured more mortgage loans than ever before over the past 18 months.  More loans mean more risk is being assumed.  With more risk comes greater cost – passed on to the [...]

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FHA is Making it Tougher to Get a Mortgage; Changes Might Shut the Door For Many Buyers

January 20, 2010

As we warned last year, the guidelines for getting an FHA mortgage will be tougher – effective early this year.  The announcement with specific changes will be published this week.  Perhaps as early as January 22, we will have the new Mortgagee Letter in hand.   (Mortgagee Letters are used by HUD to inform everyone of [...]

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Can I Refinance My Mortgage in New Jersey With No Closing Costs?

January 3, 2010

What borrower hasn’t heard about the no cost refinance, the no fee refinance, or the free refinance? The terminology may differ, but it’s all the same thing.  A way for homeowners to refinance with zero or minimal closing costs paid by the borrower.  Typical closing costs include title search fees, title insurance, courier fees, flood certification fees, [...]

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Effective Jan 1, 2010, Federal Rules Require Mortgage Lenders and Brokers to Give Borrowers Better Estimates of Mortgage Closing Costs – Borrowers Should Beware

January 3, 2010

The Federal Government has become even more involved in the business of mortgages. This time, Uncle Sam’s goal is to help consumers handle the confusing job of selecting a mortgage, selecting a lender, and selecting a mortgage consultant.  On the surface, however, it appears the new regulations will only help a mortgage shopper make decisions based [...]

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