The Internet is an essential resource, but trying to find those great sites
can be a frustrating experience. To save you time, we've compiled a list of
Websites that might be of interest to you in learning about mortgages and
the mortgage process. Of course, we would be happy to answer any
questions you might have.
Free Credit Report
Here you can get your credit report for free as mandated by the federal
government. Information from all three major credit reporting companies
can be ordered at once. You are entitled to receive one free credit file
disclosure every 12 months from each company.
Federal Trade Commission
Here you can get some good advice on looking for the best mortgage.
Being informed is good for us since we know we'll be tough to beat.
Fannie Mae
Here you can get a good overview of the mortgage lending process.
HUD
Here you can review the legalities of your settlement statement and get the
definition of RESPA which governs the disclosures required on your
settlement statement at closing and your Good Faith Estimate.
HUD - En Español
The same information above but in Spanish
MSN Finance
Here you can get some general advice on mortgages. Of course, you'll
see a few advertisers on this site. How do you think they pay for all that
advertising? Hmmm...
Yahoo Real Estate
Here you can get the definition of some common mortgage terms. Like
the link above, you'll see a few advertisers that need "someone" to pay for
those expensive ads. Hmmm...
Internal Revenue Service
Here you can get the official word on what's deductible and what's not from
everyone's favorite government agency.
Publication 523 - Selling Your Home
Publication 530 - Tax Information For First-Time Homeowners
Publication 587 - Business Use of Your Home
Publication 936 - Home Mortgage Interest Deduction
Financial Calculators
Here you can run some numbers based upon your situation ie. How much
will my mortgage payment be? Should I refinance?
Mortgage Humor
Here you can see some mortgage inspired cartoonists do their thing.
can be a frustrating experience. To save you time, we've compiled a list of
Websites that might be of interest to you in learning about mortgages and
the mortgage process. Of course, we would be happy to answer any
questions you might have.
Free Credit Report
Here you can get your credit report for free as mandated by the federal
government. Information from all three major credit reporting companies
can be ordered at once. You are entitled to receive one free credit file
disclosure every 12 months from each company.
Federal Trade Commission
Here you can get some good advice on looking for the best mortgage.
Being informed is good for us since we know we'll be tough to beat.
Fannie Mae
Here you can get a good overview of the mortgage lending process.
HUD
Here you can review the legalities of your settlement statement and get the
definition of RESPA which governs the disclosures required on your
settlement statement at closing and your Good Faith Estimate.
HUD - En Español
The same information above but in Spanish
MSN Finance
Here you can get some general advice on mortgages. Of course, you'll
see a few advertisers on this site. How do you think they pay for all that
advertising? Hmmm...
Yahoo Real Estate
Here you can get the definition of some common mortgage terms. Like
the link above, you'll see a few advertisers that need "someone" to pay for
those expensive ads. Hmmm...
Internal Revenue Service
Here you can get the official word on what's deductible and what's not from
everyone's favorite government agency.
Publication 523 - Selling Your Home
Publication 530 - Tax Information For First-Time Homeowners
Publication 587 - Business Use of Your Home
Publication 936 - Home Mortgage Interest Deduction
Financial Calculators
Here you can run some numbers based upon your situation ie. How much
will my mortgage payment be? Should I refinance?
Mortgage Humor
Here you can see some mortgage inspired cartoonists do their thing.
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