Archive for the ‘Mortgage Crisis Blog’ Category

Government to make Billions from the Mortgage Crisis

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

 

 

The mortgage crisis has had a negative impact on everyone, not just homeowners. Elected officials are working hard to pass legislation that is designed to prevent future banking debacles.

 

Unfortunately, history has proven that when legislators over-regulate banks that it tightens the reins on lending. This is done by raising the bar on what it takes to qualify for a mortgage or installment loan. Predictably, it’s the middle class that will feel the pinch more than anyone. Specifically, it’s the middle-class, self employed small business owner that be injured the worst.

 

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Mortgage Crisis – The Crooked Predatory Lenders

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

 

 

Everyone by now is aware of the looming mortgage crisis and has probably added their two cents as to its cause and effect on the financial world. Having been in the mortgage business a little over ten years I have read most of the press that is covering this historic event in America and I thought I would chime in as well. As a result of the controversial headline I assume that most of the people that will read this column will do so predisposed to hate it or love it. Either way, I hope you continue reading as I feel it will shine a light on this subject that is often neglected. (more…)

FHA Kills Down Payment Assistance Programs

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

 

 

Lendfast.com – Few people realize that the sole purpose of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), when it was initially created in 1934, is to insure lenders and to promote home sales. Before FHA, first time home buyers would have to live with Mom and Dad until they saved up a 20% down payment on their first home. FHA revolutionized the housing market by insuring the loans that lenders made and allowing down payments as low as 3%! (more…)

3 Tips on How to Buy Foreclosures for New Investors

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

National home sales rose 2.9% in February giving hope to the nationwide slump in house sales. Savvy home buyers are beginning to realize that one man’s misfortune can be another man’s fortune. Foreclosed homes are the main force driving this welcome birth in new home sales. Some markets like Las Vegas are reporting that foreclosed homes make up as much as 40% of reported sales in the real estate market. (more…)

Are Atlanta home Mortgage Lenders and Brokers being squeezed out of the Mortgage Market?

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

 

 

Are mortgage brokers being forced to close by the larger banks on purpose?As smaller brokers and banks dwindle borrowers are seeing less alternatives to have to deal with “Big Brother Bank”. What will service and prices be like when we only have 5-10 banks to choose from? (more…)