What Do You Need to Know About the New Mortgage Disclosure Forms?

The new “Know Before You Owe” or TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule (TRID) from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began in Oct. 2015. The new

The new “Know Before You Owe” or TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule (TRID) from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began in Oct. 2015. The new rule has created new mortgage disclosure forms and has change the way real estate transaction are processed and closed.

What Do You Need to Know About the New Mortgage Disclosure Forms?

The new “Know Before You Owe” or TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule (TRID) from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began in Oct. 2015. The new

How is Real Estate Market Looking in Our Area?

If you live in Hall County you see new homes being constructed or maybe you have new neighbors moving into existing homes. All are

If you live in Hall County you see new homes being constructed or maybe you have new neighbors moving into existing homes. All are positive signs for the real estate market but what are the professionals witnessing.

How is Real Estate Market Looking in Our Area?

If you live in Hall County you see new homes being constructed or maybe you have new neighbors moving into existing homes. All are

What Do You Need to Apply for a Home Loan?

So you’ve found the house you have been looking for. It fits your needs and budget and now it’s time to apply for a

So you’ve found the house you have been looking for. It fits your needs and budget and now it’s time to apply for a loan. Getting a loan is a little easier than a few years ago but it can still be a challenge for some.

Deciding Whether to Refinance or Not

On a previous Legal Briefs segment, we discussed what steps you need to take to qualify for a refinancing your mortgage. Today we want

On a previous Legal Briefs segment, we discussed what steps you need to take to qualify for a refinancing your mortgage. Today we want to continue the discussion on refinancing by talking about the advantages refinancing and things to consider when making that decision.

Fraud Committed by Potential Homebuyers

Previously, we’ve discussed mortgage scams targeted toward homeowners facing for foreclosure or behind on their mortgage payments. There is another side of mortgage fraud

Previously, we’ve discussed mortgage scams targeted toward homeowners facing for foreclosure or behind on their mortgage payments. There is another side of mortgage fraud and it’s committed by potential home buyers during the application process.

Be Aware of Mortgage Fraud Scams

Mortgage fraud has become prevalent around Georgia and especially in the metro Atlanta area. If you are facing the possibility of losing your home

Mortgage fraud has become prevalent around Georgia and especially in the metro Atlanta area. If you are facing the possibility of losing your home to foreclosure or are behind on your mortgage payment, you could be targeted by scammer.

Consequences of a Reverse Mortgage on Your Heirs

In 2007, the number of reverse mortgages peaked at approximately 115,000. By 2012, the number fell to 51,000. At the same time, the rate

In 2007, the number of reverse mortgages peaked at approximately 115,000. By 2012, the number fell to 51,000. At the same time, the rate of default on reverse mortgages rose to approximately 9.4 percent of loans in 2012, up from 2 percent a decade earlier.

New Consumer Protection Rules for Mortgages

with the New Year comes new protection for consumers seeking mortgages. On Jan. 10, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began requiring lenders to make

with the New Year comes new protection for consumers seeking mortgages. On Jan. 10, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau began requiring lenders to make sure borrowers can afford to repay loans based on their income, debt and credit history.

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What Do You Need to Know About the New Mortgage Disclosure Forms?

What Do You Need to Know About the New Mortgage Disclosure Forms?

How is Real Estate Market Looking in Our Area?

How is Real Estate Market Looking in Our Area?

What Do You Need to Apply for a Home Loan?

Deciding Whether to Refinance or Not

Fraud Committed by Potential Homebuyers

Be Aware of Mortgage Fraud Scams

Consequences of a Reverse Mortgage on Your Heirs

New Consumer Protection Rules for Mortgages

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