As more people face financial hardships due to the credit crunch, predatory mortgage companies are experiencing a business boom. Preying on the fear that people have over losing their homes, or embarrassment that others have ove...

When the amount of a mortgage is more than the home is worth, the property may be a candidate for a short sale. A short sale is when the lender agrees to take less money for the home than the amount that is owed on the mortgage....

Mortgages can help you purchase a home, even when you don't have $100,000 or more saved up to do so out of pocket. However, mortgages aren't free. In order to get a mortgage, you have to agree to pay the mortgage lenders a fee i...

When you get a mortgage, one of your top priorities should be shopping around for the company that has the best interest rate offer. What you’ll be offered from one company to the next will vary, depending on your specific...

If you're applying for a mortgage or any other kind of loan, it is important to have a solid credit score. If your credit score is low, you'll be offered a much higher interest rate. If it is extremely low, you might not qualify...