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Tag Archives | Mortgage Payments
Want Mortgage Payment Help? Turn Your Home Into a Billboard
by Clayton Closson on February 13, 2012 in Trends, Zing Zone
Very, very interesting article from Reuters about a unique way to pay your mortgage. Turn your house into a gian advertisement. Seems crazy? I don’t know. Seems pretty cool to me, actually.
15 vs. 30-Year Mortgages & What to Do If You Miss a Payment – Watch-It Wednesday
by Eric Mally on November 2, 2011 in Home Buying, Refinance Mortgage
Today, we discuss 15-year mortgages vs. 30-year mortgages, what to do if you miss a payment and how much income you should put aside for mortgage payments. Check it out!

When Quicken Loans Transfers Loan Servicing
by Kristen Curzytek on August 22, 2011 in Mortgage Updates and Changes, News
Transferring your mortgage to another lender is common within the industry. At Quicken Loans, we’ll inform you who your new servicer is, where it’s located, and where your payments should be made.
3 Ways to Manage Your Monthly Mortgage Payment
by Amber Hunt on October 28, 2010 in Credit & Debt, Home Buying, Refinance Mortgage
A recent study shows that 53% of Americans have concerns about their mortgage payment. We provide some quick tips on how to manage and save money on your monthly mortgage payment.
Watch-It Wednesday: What is a Reverse Mortgage?
by Amber Hunt on October 27, 2010 in Refinance Mortgage

Low Mortgage Rate? Pay Off Your House Last
by Jenny Zhang on March 22, 2010 in Mortgage Rates
If you have extra money, do you typically put that towards an extra mortgage payment that month? Or do you invest it? Which option will save you more money in the end?

3 Ways to Avoid Foreclosure
by Jenny Zhang on March 1, 2010 in Homeowners Tips
For many homeowners, foreclosure is viewed as a way out from their mortgage payment. With unemployment at an all time high, and many property values still down, making payments on a loan can be difficult for many people. However, contrary to a popular belief that a foreclosure can be a fresh start – foreclosures actually affect credit scores negatively, and cause higher interest rates for future loans.
Are Home Mortgages Cheaper Than Paying Rent?
by Jenny Zhang on August 24, 2009 in Homeowners Tips
Theoretically speaking, rent is usually the cheaper option. Home mortgages are thought of as investments whereas renting an apartment is generally a temporary choice. However [...]
Down Payment Assistance Programs May Go the Way of the Horse and Buggy
by Clayton Closson on July 25, 2008 in Home Buying
Congress and the President are very close to agreeing on and passing the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. This is likely good news for the real estate and mortgage markets across the country. However, down payment assistance programs are under consideration for being discontinued. This is bad news and something that will likely hurt consumers looking to buy homes and invest in communities.
