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Financing Renovation
Updated over 14 years agoWhen buying an apartment in estate condition is it typical to incorporate the cost of the renovation in the primary bank mortgage, or is it typically financed separately? -
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borrowers betting against the curve
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High Balance Conforming Loan Limit Are Changing
Updated over 14 years agoThe high balance conforming loan limits are going back down to $625,500 from $729,750 on September 30, 2011. Rates on jumbo financing on ARM products have about a 25... -
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Conforming loan reduced to $625,500
Updated over 14 years agoThe conforming loan amount will be reduced from $729,750 to $625,500 starting October 1, 2011. However, the last day to apply for a conforming loan between $625,501... -
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Refi or no refi...rental property in future
Updated over 14 years agoI have a condo that I will eventually turn into a rental property but currently is my primary residence. I have a 30 yr loan @ 4.875 that I locked in 2009. With rates... -
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15year(3.875%) vs. 30year(4.625%)
Updated over 14 years agoI need some advice on those... 15 year pro: pay off fast, less pay for the interest, con: higher monthly payment 30 year pro: lower monthly payment, invest... -
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The end of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage?
Updated over 14 years agoThe answer seems to be a clear 'no' but the article claims rates seem to be set to go up for 30yr terms. "Many housing proponents say the government's move to...