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Buying Homes
In today's home financing market, there's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all home mortgage. This course walks you through your alternatives to the standard 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage. You'll learn what an ARM is, then learn about the different types of ARMs, and how they compare to fixed-rate mortgages. Then you'll explore the features and benefits of piggyback loans, interest-only loans, and "Power Option ARMs," or option ARMs. You'll also take a look at mortgages that use alternate forms o...
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Buying Homes
Are you ready to begin the exciting, rewarding process of becoming a homeowner? This helpful, hands-on course walks you through the entire home-buying process, from wish list to financing to final closing. The course includes practical questionnaires and checklists to help you prioritize your considerations and concerns as you make the journey from renter to homeowner.
What you will learn:
1. Find out if you're ready to make the leap from renter to homeowner
2. Compile a home-shopping wish ...
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Buying Homes
Assessing your credit situation is an important first step in the home-buying process. Almost anyone can improve their credit score, and the best time to do that is before you apply for a loan. This course covers the basic information you should know about how your credit is evaluated by your mortgage company, then explains what you can do beforehand to improve it. You'll also learn about other factors that lenders consider as they evaluate your application.
What you will learn:
1. Learn som...
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Buying Homes
You need an established credit history to qualify for a home, automobile, or credit cards. How do you get it? This course will help you avoid the seductive credit traps, set goals to get credit you need, and learn the difference between credit that is good or bad. It will teach you how to qualify and apply for credit and teach you what the real cost of credit is. You'll also learn how to get your credit reports, improve your credit rating, avoid the pitfalls of cosigning, and control your spendi...
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Buying Homes
This course will help you understand how a loan application is processed and how an underwriter will evaluate your application. You'll find out how applying for a loan fits into the overall steps to home ownership, then get some helpful hints for making the whole process faster and easier.
What you will learn:
1. Learn how a loan application is processed and how an underwriter will evaluate your application
2. Find out how applying for a loan fits into the overall steps to home ownership
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Buying Homes
If you're already familiar with the home-buying process and are thinking about expanding your portfolio beyond your primary residence, this course is for you. You'll explore strategies for locating good investments and working with lenders to maximize your dollars. Then you'll move on to the next step: managing your investment. You'll examine some of the liability and insurance issues involved and consider the pros and cons of hiring property management help.
What you will learn:
1. Understa...
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Buying Homes
This course offers a six-part walk-through that offers a solid overview of the entire -buying process, from wish-list to financing to final closing. The course includes practical questionnaires and checklists to help you prioritize your considerations and concerns as you make the journey from renter to homeowner.
What you will learn:
1. Know when you're ready to buy
2. Develop an understanding of what you want and what you can afford
3. Find a good real estate agent, mortgage broker, and i...
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Buying Homes
This course is for anyone who's weighing the advantages and disadvantages of refinancing a home mortgage, whether you have a standard mortgage, an ARM, or an interest-only mortgage. You'll find out how to determine your break-even point and assess the various options open to you. You'll also get helpful tips for speeding up and streamlining the process.
What you will learn:
1. Find out whether you're a good candidate for refinancing a home mortgage
2. Understand the various financing option...
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