refinance: Help!!!! My Credit Score Sucks! - 03/27/08 10:01 PM
                In today's credit driven society, it is imperative that we begin to understand and leverage one of our most personal assets, "Credit."  In short, your personal credit score is a key component used to determine if you are a good risk to lending institutions.  Moreover, it will determine how much … (2 comments)

refinance: How Much Home Can You Afford? - 03/09/08 10:17 PM
How Much Home Can You Afford?
The single most important part of buying a house is figuring out how much you can realistically afford to pay.You'll have to take a good look at your budget, debts, credit reports, and credit score. Once you have a good picture of your financial status, … (0 comments)

refinance: Oprah's New Book Pick 3.5 Million Sold!!!! - 02/28/08 11:31 PM
I'm not sure if any of you have read Eckhart Tolle's book, A New Earth, but it is climbing the charts fast.  3.5 Million copies have been sold thus far.  Being a Chicago native I have to say that I love the positive impact that Oprah is having on the world … (4 comments)

refinance: Electric Bill Credit Disbursement! Have You Heard? - 02/28/08 10:06 PM
   I received a great e-mail today from a fellow Realtor partner that I thought I would pass along to anyone who was interested.  If you were an active ComEd (CommonWealth Edison) customer in 2007 between January 1st and August 31st you can apply for the lump sum General Assembly Rate … (1 comments)

refinance: 100 New Prospects in Less than 5 Days!!!!! - 02/27/08 09:36 PM
This post is just to give hope to everyone in the business and to the media and to those who think the Real Estate Market is dead and to the buyers who are still waiting!  I am in the Chicago Real Estate Market and decided to think outside the box a … (7 comments)

refinance: Chicago Real Estate for Under $150K - 02/13/08 01:23 AM
 
These are some of the best deals around. For pictures and more information please visit Cecelia Knows Mortgages ************************************************************************ 1. $75,000: Unbelievable opportunity. Single family in the front and a 2-unit back coach house. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths plus 6 rooms in the rear cottage. New construction all around. Don't miss … (0 comments)

refinance: Is Your Mortgage Professional Really a Professional? - 02/13/08 01:16 AM
  In today's ever changing market it is extremely important that buyer's and realtors work with a MORTGAGE PROFESSIONAL!  I can't begin to tell you how many times I get a disgruntled client on the phone who has been through numerous originators who call themselves professionals.  This post is not to … (8 comments)

refinance: Low Interest Rates....Massive Inventory! Win-Win for Buyers! Pt.1 - 02/06/08 04:09 PM
  If you have thought about purchasing a home or are contemplating a move soon, now may be a good time to get the process rolling.  Although the media is constantly talking about "The Mortgage Meltdown" and "Increasing Foreclosures"  what they have failed to say is who this market actually benefits, … (0 comments)

refinance: New Construction Bronzeville! - 02/05/08 12:12 AM
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refinance: Looking for New Construction in South Shore? - 02/04/08 11:53 PM
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refinance: Here we go again.....FICO & The New Credit Scoring Model - 02/02/08 11:25 PM
Back in June a new credit scoring model was announced, but the rollout date was not supposed to be finalized for sometime.  It's looks like we are quickly approaching that time and here's what we know thus far.
1. Scores will still range from 300 to 850.
2.  It will still take into … (8 comments)

refinance: Foreclosure.....HELP! - 02/01/08 03:25 PM
"5 Ways to Save You or Someone You Know from Foreclosure, w/o getting scammed!"
Problem: In 2007, homes in foreclosure were up 79% an alarming rate. 
Reality: This is such a personal tragedy, that many people don't reach out for help until it's too late, and then they don't know where to … (3 comments)

refinance: New Internet Radio Show Today!: Building Wealth Through Real Estate - 01/09/08 09:26 AM
I want to invite you to listen in on my talk show.Yes,you heard that right, I have my own talk show. Get all the juicy details about it by clicking on the following link www.blogtalkradio.com/ceceliaknowsmortgagesShow starts at 11am CST
Cecelia Marlow - Senior Mortgage Consultant
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refinance: Want Your Own Free Radio Show? - 12/07/07 09:34 AM
    It's so great to surround yourself with individuals who are helping to sharpen the saw.  A good friend of mine emailed me a couple of weeks ago and sent me a link inviting me to listen in to her own personal radio show.  As I prepared to listen to it … (6 comments)

refinance: Understanding Credit Repair, Is It for You? - 12/04/07 02:27 PM
In a time where the credit crunch is affecting the real estate market, I wanted to share some information with you regarding a company I work with to help individuals restore their credit. 
If you have other questions, please feel free to call me: Cecelia Marlow 773-782-6000  
Frequently Asked Questions
Credit Restoration Q&A
Who can the CreditTRAX Credit … (0 comments)

refinance: Hope maybe in sight for clients with ARM's due to reset! - 11/30/07 04:28 PM
  An article I read today, stated that lenders are currently discussing a new program that would allow current borrower's to freeze their ARM's due to high rates of foreclosure.  The Initiative is called HOPE NOW.  Some of the participating banks include Bank of America, Citigroup, Inc, Countrywide Financial Corp., Fannie … (1 comments)

refinance: Bad Credit? I Dare You! - 11/29/07 11:00 PM
  I've learned in my years of experience as a Mortgage Broker, that there are typically two things that hinder people from buying a home, lack of fiscal management (BAD CREDIT) and lack of fiscal management (High DTI). So, if there was a way to help individuals who really wanted to … (3 comments)

refinance: Do You Have a Broken ARM? - 11/29/07 09:17 PM
    With approximately 31% of loans originated in 2005 being Adjustable Rate Mortgages and an estimated $1 Trillion dollars in mortgage debt due to reset this year, I wonder how many past customers have been called this year to just simply say, "How are things going?"  Sometimes, it's difficult to call … (24 comments)

refinance: New FHA Secure Program! - 11/17/07 05:47 PM
   FHA is currently doing a significant business in refinancing non-FHA mortgages.  The program is designed to help homeowners, who previously demonstrated the ability to make timely monthly mortgage payments prior  to their reset of an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) an opportunity to refinance into a prime-rate FHA-insured mortgage. In many cases homeowners … (4 comments)

 
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Chicago, IL

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PanAmerican Mortgage, LLC

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