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in: Lafayette & West Lafayette Indiana - Ask me about FHA Mortgage Programs! - 06/19/08 02:58 PM

Mortgage financing sponsored by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) can make home ownership affordable for you!
One misconception is that FHA loans are only for first time homebuyers - THEY'RE FOR EVERYONE! PURCHASE OR REFINANCE!
FHA Loans feature plenty of flexibility, including:
Low down payments of 3% The option to utilize … (0 comments)

in: Lafayette & West Lafayette Indiana - FHA Mortgages: Streamline Refinance - 02/19/08 09:36 AM

If you have followed the financial or political news at all this year you are aware that the housing market has been thrown into turmoil. Lenders are going out of business right and left as well as credit is getting very tight and more difficult to obtain.
The good news … (0 comments)

in: How To Sell Your Home Fast And Get The Best Price - 11/07/07 10:58 AM

How To Sell Your Home Fast And Get The Best Price
Hire an Agent who can give your home or property constant exposure to prospective buyers 24 hours a day seven days a week. Clean the yard and garage of any debris, keep the lawn mowed and grounds looking tidy. Buyers will … (0 comments)

in: Tippecanoe County - Apply Before You Buy! - 10/03/07 02:17 PM

Why should you have a mortgage approval before you have a home?
With our FREE Mortgage Pre-Approval program, we verify your income, credit and assets to determine the maximum loan amount you can qualify for. We will issue a mortgage approval letter, which is subject to an appraisal.
You can use this in … (0 comments)

in: Refinance Report: Important Information About Your Home Mortgage Loan - 08/16/07 03:13 PM

REFINANCE CALCULATORHelps you determine if you will benefit by refinancing
DEBT CONSOLIDATION CALCULATORShows you how a refinance can reduce your monthly payments Are You Throwing Good Money Down The Drain??? "How You Can Get Debt-Free Fast And Escape From Financial Prison"Important Information About Your Home Mortgage:
Now, maybe you're not losing a million bucks … (0 comments)

in: Home Improvements Turn Average Homes into Dreams Come True - 08/16/07 01:45 PM

LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - If you're thinking about taking out a home improvement loan, there are several options to consider. First and foremost, your mortgage consultant needs to know why you want a home improvement loan. Here are some factors to take into consideration. How long have you been in the home?Will the … (0 comments)

in: Free Consumer Report: Option Arm Basics - What You Should Know - 08/14/07 03:28 PM

An option arm is an adjustable rate mortgage with the added flexibility of being able to choose from a variety of payment options from month to month. Option Arm's go by many different names including 'cash flow option loan', 'pick a payment loan', '1-month MTA', and so forth. The increased flexibility … (0 comments)

in: Free Consumer Report: Minimize Your Exposure to Identity Theft Online - 08/14/07 03:24 PM

Recent advances in technology have helped to streamline and improve the lives of people all over the world. With a swipe of the card we can rent movies and pay for gas. We can use the internet to find better deals on new and used items. We can even go online … (0 comments)

in: Free Consumer Report: Demystifying the Reverse Mortgage - 08/14/07 03:08 PM

The term is being heard by homeowners near and far, but what exactly is a "reverse mortgage?" It's a relatively new option, and one that is surrounded by many myths and misunderstandings. When you get down to it, a reverse mortgage is a rather simple and straightforward option for many homeowners … (0 comments)

in: Second Mortgage Home Loans - 08/14/07 02:55 PM

A second mortgage is a loan that is secured by the equity in your home. When you obtain a second mortgage loan the lender will place a lien on your house. This lien will be recorded in 2nd position after your primary or 1st mortgage lender's lien, hence the term second … (0 comments)

in: Bad Credit? Qualify Yourself For A Zero Down Mortgage Loan - 08/14/07 02:44 PM

I decided to write this article today after closing a home purchase loan for a couple that had some major credit issues. They got into the house with ZERO down payment, and only had to bring $600 for the closing costs. Their situation was pretty bad, I'm talking about a bankruptcy … (0 comments)

in: Little Known Secret: Eliminate Your Mortgage in 23 Years or Less! - 08/14/07 02:21 PM

Wanna know a little secret? There is an ingenious method you can use, to pay off your 30 year fixed rate loan, in 23 years or less. It's straightforward, simple, and easy to understand. In this article, we're going to explore this little known secret, and we'll provide several examples of … (0 comments)

in: Mortgage Soup: Understanding Home Loan Terms - 08/14/07 01:51 PM

Mortgage Soup
Looking for home mortgage loans can get confusing with the alphabet soup of mortgage loans programs available today. Most of these programs are just variations of fixed rate and adjustable rate mortgage loans. These loans can be structured to meet your financial needs, and most are available in 15 … (0 comments)

in: The Top 5 Things You Need to Know Before Approaching a Mortgage Lender - 08/14/07 12:12 PM

You've been thinking about buying your own home for quite a long time, and now you're ready to take the plunge. You've been saving money for a down payment, and you know the next step is preparing to apply for a mortgage. But where do you start?
Here are the top … (0 comments)

in: Consumer Report: Major Changes in the 2007 Mortgage Lending Industry - 08/09/07 04:04 PM

Mortgage News: A Year Of ChangeBy Casey Shipley & David Mennen
2007 has been a year of major changes in the mortgage lending industry. Anyone who pays the least amount of attention to the 6:00 P.M. news would draw the conclusion that the bottom has fallen out, everyone is being foreclosed upon, … (0 comments)

in: Free Information About Protecting Your Credit During Divorce - 08/02/07 10:14 AM

LAFAYETTE, IN - When a marriage ends in divorce, the lives of those involved are changed forever. During this time of upheaval, one thing that shouldn't have to change is the credit status you've worked so hard to achieve.
Unfortunately, for many, the experience is the exact opposite. Unfulfilled promises to pay bills, … (0 comments)

in: The Top 10 Credit Do's & Don'ts During the Mortgage Loan Process - 07/31/07 03:13 PM

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in: Search Hundreds of Properties Listed for Sale in Lafayette Indiana & Surrounding Areas for FREE! - 07/23/07 02:29 PM

Be In Control Of Finding Your Dream HomeSave time and money with "The Scouting Report"!
We are now offering a new and innovative home-finding service to a number of of our Preferred Clients. With this service you will be able to search the hundreds of properties for sale in the Greater Lafayette … (0 comments)

in: Reverse Mortgages: Financing the Golden Years - 07/23/07 02:03 PM

Seek a Qualified Mortgage Consultant to Ensure the Best ResultLAFAYETTE, IN - Until recently, seniors 62 years of age and older have not had the best choices when it came to getting cash from their homes. Traditional home loans only offered the option of either selling one's house or borrowing against its … (0 comments)

in: Getting the Best Interest Rate & Best Terms on Your Home Mortage Loan - 07/23/07 11:22 AM

A Qualified Mortgage Consultant Can Help Boost Credit Scores LAFAYETTE, IN - Consumers interested in purchasing or refinancing a home will pay an interest rate based on current market conditions and their ability to pay back the loan. The borrower's income and debt ratios are taken into consideration by the lender, as … (0 comments)

in: Why Refinance Back Into a 30-Year Loan? - 07/23/07 11:13 AM

Refinance Your Mortgage for Rate and Payment Reductions
Refinance CalculatorHelps you determine if you will benefit by refinancing. Debt Consolidation CalculatorShows you how a refinance can reduce your monthly payments. LAFAYETTE, IN - One of the biggest reasons homeowners refinance their mortgage is to obtain a lower interest rate and lower … (0 comments)

in: How To Get Your Credit... Back On Track - 07/23/07 11:03 AM

Many individuals today have blemishes on their credit reports. Whether it be form a dreaded case of identity theft or not being punctual about paying bills on time, these credit mishaps can cost an individual thousands in interest if not corrected.
What makes up a credit score? A credit score is made … (0 comments)

in: Should You Leverage Your Home or Pay it Down Rapidly? - 07/19/07 09:51 AM

LAFAYETTE, IN - There is a great debate within the inner-mortgage circles these days. Should we, as loan professionals, encourage clients to borrow as much money as possible? Or would consumers benefit more if we helped them to understand the advantages of 15-year amortization schedules and pre-paying principal? Let's examine the pros … (0 comments)

in: Understanding Credit Scoring & Credit Repair - 07/19/07 09:17 AM

Seek a Qualified Mortgage Consultant to Ensure the Best Results
LAFAYETTE, IN - Credit remediation is a subject consumers often face with fear and trepidation, and for good reason. With the exception of recognizing that the best score wins, the average home shopper knows very little about the whole credit scoring process. … (2 comments)

in: Renters in Lafayette and West Lafayette Indiana Have Much to Gain by Pursuing Home Ownership - 07/19/07 08:52 AM

A Qualified Mortgage Consultant Can Outline Your Options
LAFAYETTE, IN - Buying a home vs. renting is a big decision that takes careful consideration, as most mortgage consultants will agree. But the rewards of home ownership are great. For many years, purchasing real estate has been considered an extremely profitable investment. It is … (0 comments)

in: Home Buyers in Lafayette and West Lafayette Indiana Face Decisions that Affect Their Long-Term Financial Picture - 07/19/07 08:34 AM

Seek a Qualified Mortgage Consultant to Ensure the Best Results
LAFAYETTE, IN - Taking the step into home ownership is one of the most important financial decisions a person will make in their lifetime. There are many factors to consider when embarking on this venture. Literally hundreds of loan programs are available, … (0 comments)

in: Apply Before You Buy - Lafayette and West Lafayette Indiana - 07/02/07 03:16 PM

Why should you have a mortgage approval before you have a home?
With our pre-approval program, we verify your income, credit and assets to determine the maximum loan amount you can qualify for. We will issue a mortgage approval letter which is subject to an appraisal.
You can use this in you negotiations … (0 comments)

in: 9 Dirty Little Secrets Your Credit Card Company Hopes You Never Find Out! - 06/22/07 11:09 AM

Caution: Those credit card offers just keep coming. Seems there's hardly a day goes by that your mailbox is not stuffed with some new bank offering some new credit card. But there's a danger lurking for you also, one you may already be painfully aware of. Over use of credit cards … (0 comments)

in: Moving Can Be A Big Hurdle For Children - 06/22/07 10:18 AM

You or someone that you know may have children and be interested in the effect that moving has on them. An article in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that children whose families move frequently are more likely to experience behavioral problems.
There is no denying that moving up is … (0 comments)

in: How To Select A Quality Home Inspector - 06/21/07 03:47 PM

Here are some questions to ask when shopping around for a Home Inspector:
Who is going to do the job? What are the inspectors qualifications and experience. Only individuals, not companies, can be members of the home inspectors associations.Will the firm hire independent contractors to do the actual work?An independent contractor may … (0 comments)

in: How to Select a Contractor - 06/21/07 03:31 PM

The most important piece of advice is --- hire a contractor carefully. One way to find a good contractor is to see completed projects that you like and ask the homeowner who did them. You can also ask friends for recommendations. Building supply yards and the local building inspector's office are … (0 comments)

in: DIY??? Ever Wonder If You Should Do It Yourself? - 06/21/07 02:52 PM

If you are handy, you can probably do home improvements or repairs yourself, but should you? The answer, of course, depends on many factors. To avoid a botched job, consider these issues before tackling a good-sized or challenging project:
Check your local building codes and ordinances. Some or part of your project … (0 comments)

in: How to Help When Your Neighbor is Burglarized - 06/21/07 01:51 PM

You know what an unpredictable world this is. Hopefully you feel safe in your home and in your neighborhood --- and have taken precautions to ensure that your home is safe and secure. Unfortunately, homes are burglarized despite the best precautions. If this happens to a neighbor, you might keep the … (0 comments)

in: Prepayment Penalty Loan Could Save Money - 06/21/07 01:12 PM

Many mortgage companies were hurt in 1993 by the surge in mortgage refinances. Investors in mortgage securities and mortgage companies --- who hoped for years of interest payments on above-market rates --- ended up holding the bag due to unprecedented low interest rates.
The result ended in the "Discounted Prepayment Penalty … (0 comments)

in: Real Estate as an Investment in Lafayette and West Lafayette Indiana - 05/24/07 03:54 PM

Real Estate as an Investment - the Concept of Leverage
What is the concept of leverage? Leverage is defined as the ability to control a large asset with a smaller asset. For example, you can purchase $100,000 in real estate using $5,000 in cash assets.
But in real estate, you can a appreciation … (0 comments)

in: A Tremendous Hedge Against Inflation - 05/24/07 03:03 PM

What is an inflation hedge? We all know what inflation is. It is the tendency for expenses to rise over time. We know that rent is subject to inflation. If your present rent payment is $800, a 5% rate of inflation would make the payment $1,303 in ten years. A hedge … (0 comments)

in: Are You Part Of The American Dream? - 05/23/07 04:03 PM

Security, privacy, freedom - the American Dream is to purchase a home. Ownership of property is the bastion of capitalism. There is no doubt that owning a home is the goal of the average American today. Why? Is it the ability not to have a landlord? Is it the freedom to … (0 comments)

in: Lafayette and West Lafayette Indiana - What Our Clients are Saying... - 05/23/07 03:29 PM

What a few of our clients have been saying...
" Great team work! Thanks a lot! You were tremendously helpful and pleasant to deal with. Our experience with Tippecanoe Mortgage was superb." - Lindsey McGuire
" I really appreciated the assistance in obtaining my mortgage and all your creativity in financing options." - … (0 comments)

in: Lafayette and West Lafayette Indiana - Down Payment Options! - 05/23/07 03:11 PM

Looking For Down Payment Options?
Are you dreaming of owning your own home...but wondering how to finance it?
MyCommunity Mortgage Home Loans have flexible requirements that make it easier for you to buy a home.
Here are some ways a MyCommunity loan may help you buy a home:
Up to 100% Financing availableSeller contributions up … (1 comments)

in: What Our Clients Are Saying About Tippecanoe Mortgage... - 04/02/07 08:25 AM

"The entire staff was friendly, helpful and a pleasure to do business with. Everyone went out of their way to process my loan in a timely manner" -Sharon Tres
"We would like to thank your entire team for the great service that you provided during our first home purchase. Due to your … (0 comments)

in: Refinance Report: Information About Your Home Mortgage - 03/23/07 08:52 AM

REFINANCE CALCULATORHelps you determine if you will benefit by refinancing.
DEBT CONSOLIDATION CALCULATORShows you how a refinance can reduce your monthly payments.
Are You Throwing Good Money Down The Drain???"How You Can Get Debt-Free Fast And Escape From Financial Prison"Important Information About Your Home Mortgage:
Now, maybe you're not losing a million … (1 comments)

in: Free Report: "How to Own the Home of Your Dreams with Little or NO Money Down" - 02/19/07 01:25 PM

The Secrets Of How To Own The Home Of Your Dreams With Little Or NO Money Down
The report your landlord hopes you never read!
LAFAYETTE INDIANA - June 2007. A married couple recently went out on a Sunday drive just to look at open houses with the dream of one day owning a … (2 comments)

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