Florida First Time Home Buyer FHA Loans, 97% down to 530 FICO

Friday, May 7th, 2010

Every Florida home buyers should know the many advantages that come with an FHA mortgage loan. FHA loans were created during the great depression to help increase home ownership. For the Florida mortgage applicant the FHA program can simplify the purchase of a Florida home, making financing easier and less expensive than a conventional or subprime mortgage loan. Some highlights of the Florida FHA loan program include: Minimal Down Payment and Closing costs. Down payment less than 3% of Sales Price Gifts are allowed Seller can credit up to 6% of sales price towards closing and prepaid costs. 100% Financing available No reserves required. FHA regulated closing costs. Easier Credit Qualifying Guidelines such as:   No minimum FICO score... Read more »

Mortgage Advice for the First Time Home Buyer

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

You know the old saying, buying a home, and getting a mortgage, is the most important financial transaction most people will make in their lives. It’s a cliché, but it’s definitely true. Get the wrong mortgage and you may find your finances spiraling out of control and into trouble. The right mortgage, on the other hand, can make homeownership much easier (and less of a strain on your finances). With this in mind, here are some quick mortgage tips for first time home buyers. Before you Apply Preparing to apply for a mortgage is perhaps the most important step in actually getting the loan. Preparation is all about tidying up your finances, and making sure your credit is in order before you start contacting lenders. Fix your Credit: Your... Read more »

What Exactly is Personal Debt Consolidation?

Sunday, March 7th, 2010

Personal debt consolidation doesn’t mean handling the credit payments individually; rather, it means taking a personal debt consolidation loan to reduce your overbearing debt burden. Taking a personal loan for debt consolidation is a unique way of becoming debt free. Debt consolidation loans are gaining wide acceptance, as more and more Americans accumulate unmanageable debt loads. The main advantage you gain through a personal debt consolidation loan is a reduction in monthly payments. In addition to this, your consolidator will more than likely negotiate lower monthly rates for you, allowing you to save money in the bank while you pay off all of your debts. Debt consolidation loans will help you solve all of your debt problems and... Read more »

Charging Away From Home: Knowing College Student Credit Card Offers

Friday, March 5th, 2010

A credit card can be a great advantage to a college student, especially one who is studying far away from home. The rush of college life can give students very little time to line up at the ATM or bank to get the cash they need. A credit card can save them time, since all they have to do is whip it out and have it swiped, provided, of course, that the merchant has the ability to charge purchases to credit cards. A credit card can also give them the chance to buy or charge expensive or emergency purchases, such as hospital bills or laptops, without worrying if they can pay the bill off immediately. Credit cards, however, can be abused if placed in the wrong hands. Not all college students are aware of the high overdue charges imposed on unpaid... Read more »

Let Your Mouse Do The Walking: Applying Online For A Credit Card

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Carrying a credit card around can offer you more spending advantages than carrying cash. Cash can be stolen, and once taken from you, you can never get your cash back. If you wish to spend thousands on one product, carrying the same amount in your wallet can be dangerous, not to mention damaging to your wallet’s seams. Credit cards, on the other hand, are a thin way to keep your wallet from bursting. With one swipe, you can purchase a product and wait for weeks before paying for it. But are you willing to wait in line for hours at the bank, with all your identification cards and credentials, to apply for your credit card? Are you willing to spend some time writing down all your contact and background information on that credit card application... Read more »