Marianne Jones's (mjonesmhm) Blog

     Each new year brings about lots of new things. It's a great time of year to put your financial situation into perspective and take a look at your mortgage and other obligations. New loan programs and opportunities to leverage your home equity can bring you lower mortgage payments, new invest...

Glossary of Mortgage TermsAAdditional BorrowersBorrowers who contribute income and credit history to the qualification process of a loan and whose names appear on all closing documents. Each additional borrower is equally liable for the debt and condition of the property.Adjustment DateThe date t...

Coping with Today's Mortgage Market If you're like most Americans, you've seen a lot of alarming news about the state of the mortgage industry. The mortgage industry is undergoing a shake out, and the turbulence we're seeing may continue for some time. And yet, interest rates are still at histori...