Jack M. Guttentag The Mortgage Professor

Shopping Web Site Mortgage Marvel

2008-12-03 13:06:25

Here is a review of Mortgage Marvel, which is not ideal as a multi-lender shopping site but proves useful for referrals. ...Read full article

Where to Go for a Jumbo Loan

2008-11-26 08:48:39

If you need a home loan larger than $417,000 (a "jumbo" in mortgage-speak), there are a few rules to keep in mind. ...Read full article

Wholesale Rates and the Evolution of a Crisis

2008-11-19 23:57:49

Here's a hard look at wholesale mortgage interest rates -- and what they say about the mortgage meltdown. ...Read full article

Wholesale Rates and the Evolution of a Crisis

2008-11-19 18:22:59

Here's a hard look at wholesale mortgage interest rates -- and what they say about the mortgage meltdown. ...Read full article

These Are Good Times for Hard-Money Lenders

2008-11-09 23:17:05

Like all disasters, the financial crisis has beneficiaries who profit from it. One example: hard-money lenders. ...Read full article

Regulation and the Mortgage Crisis

2008-10-29 00:00:00

When an election year mixes with a financial crisis, misinformation can rule. Here's some perspective on regulation. ...Read full article

Mortgage Fright and Moral Quandaries

2008-10-22 14:56:50

Fear in the current mortgage market is contagious. The only antidote to that is good information. ...Read full article

Must a Borrower Stop Paying in Order to Get Help?

2008-10-14 18:10:24

Borrowers who are delinquent on payments receive more prompt consideration from mortgage servicers. Here's why. ...Read full article

Steering the Mortgage Market as Home Prices Decline

2008-10-08 00:00:00

The mortgage market is hard to navigate in normal times. When home prices are declining, the difficulties are compounded. ...Read full article

How to Avert Financial Disaster (and How Not To)

2008-09-23 15:11:53

The mammoth federal bailout, which could have ramifications lasting for decades, is a disaster in the making. Here's why. ...Read full article

When Should You Co-Sign -- and When Should You Not?

2008-09-04 00:00:00

Be careful when you co-sign. Problems can destroy not only relationships but also your financial security. ...Read full article

Do Mortgage Borrowers Have Bargaining Power?

2008-08-27 18:27:41

What exactly should mortgage borrowers use their bargaining power for? Here’s what you should know. ...Read full article

Why Do Most Lenders Sell Their Mortgages?

2008-08-20 16:22:30

Can you find a lender who will promise not to sell your mortgage loan to another firm? Probably not. Here’s why. ...Read full article

The Down Payment Makes a Comeback

2008-08-13 00:00:00

Tighter underwriting requirements have made higher down payments key. Here's why the down payment is vital to lenders. ...Read full article

What Should Borrowers Do When They Need Help?

2008-08-06 18:04:17

Here is some advice for mortgage borrowers in trouble. ...Read full article

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