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		<title>Mortgage Originators are Gravitating Towards MortgageDirectMail.com for Resources on Direct Mail Marketing for the Mortgage Industry</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[MortgageDirectMail.com announces it will make The Greatest Mortgage Direct Mail Campaign in the World available to all mortgage professionals who wish to use the best mortgage direct mail piece of all time! Although the best mortgage mailer of all time ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>MortgageDirectMail.com announces it will make The Greatest Mortgage Direct Mail Campaign in the World available to all mortgage professionals who wish to use the best mortgage direct mail piece of all time! Although the best mortgage mailer of all time has been around for several years, until now the mortgage industry was unaware that such a mailer even existed. The mail piece started receiving some publicity from the Mortgage Originator Magazine when it published an article about it. Based on the success of the article it is now being released for the first time ever to the rest of the mortgage industry. In fact there is a complete mortgage direct mail system that has been developed for mortgage professionals. This complete system is a step-by-step how to system that has everything needed to begin a successful mortgage direct mail campaign.One mortgage loan originator is closing over 30 loans per month every month solely from using this mortgage direct mail campaign. </P><P>He finally discovered a unique and amazing marketing system to generate an endless amount of mortgage leads using this direct mail system. If you'd like to learn more about the mortgage direct mail system that is revolutionizing the way mortgage originators generate new business and have additional resources regarding direct mail for the mortgage industry visit <a href="http://www.MortgageDirectMail.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.MortgageDirectMail.com</a> Rumors have it that there are currently offers from national mortgage lenders to purchase the rights of this direct mail system in an attempt to eliminate all other mortgage professionals from being able to use this system. You can read articles and learn more about the greatest mortgage mailer in the world by visiting: <a href="http://www.MortgageDirectMail.com" title="test" target="_blank">www.MortgageDirectMail.com</a>. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Drop In Mortgage Rates Likely Temporary? Could Be Consumers&#039; Last, Best Chance To Lock In A Historically Low Rate</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mortgage interest rates dipped dramatically last week in what many are saying could be the last chance for consumers to lock in a historically low rate before they go up. Minutes from the Federal Reserve's March meeting, released last week, showed policymakers ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Mortgage interest rates dipped dramatically last week in what many are saying could be the last chance for consumers to lock in a historically low rate before they go up. Minutes from the Federal Reserve's March meeting, released last week, showed policymakers are concerned about inflationary pressures and plan to take an aggressive stance.  On this news, the bond market rallied, bringing mortgage rates down to lows not seen in six months.  But to fight inflation, the Federal Reserve is likely to boost short term rates at its next few meetings and longer term rates are expected to trend upward, too.The message for those thinking about purchasing a new home or refinancing their existing mortgage is clear?rates are on the rise and this could be the last chance to lock in a historically low mortgage rate. EDITORS NOTE: Bob Walters, Chief Economist at Quicken Loans, is available for comment. </P><P> Quicken Loans is the nation's largest online mortgage lender, per rankings compiled by National Mortgage News.For more information and to access mortgage articles and calculators, visit <a href="http://www.QuickenLoans.com" target="_blank">http://www.QuickenLoans.com</a>.Contact:Todd KriegerQuicken Loans734-805-4895e-mail protected from spam bots. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>To Refinance... or Not, That Is The Question??</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What does it mean to refinance? Why would someone want to refinance? There are many cases when a person would refinance. When we use the term refinance, we are typically referring to a loan such as a car or house loan. It may also be a business loan. ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>What does it mean to refinance? Why would someone want to refinance? There are many cases when a person would refinance. When we use the term refinance, we are typically referring to a loan such as a car or house loan. It may also be a business loan. For the purpose of this article, we are going to discuss the home loan but most of the same rules of refinancing apply to other types of loans as well. Refinancing your home can be defined as the process of applying for a new mortgage, and using the money you receive to close out your older mortgage. </P><P>Many homeowners already take full advantage of this, because they are sometimes able to find a mortgage loan at a better interest rate. With the help of this, they can pay off their mortgage much sooner, and ultimately have a lower amount to pay back. Because a refinance plan essentially amounts to taking out a new mortgage and closing out the former mortgage, the steps involved resemble those involved in taking out your original mortgage. It is important to bear in mind therefore that the process will likely involve at least some of the same expenses, because of this. But considering the vast amount of money that refinancing can save you, homeowners find that it is often well worth the trouble. </P><P>Some people may even choose to save up a certain amount of money and apply as a 'down-payment' on the sum that they refinance. They can then refinance a lower amount and the payments will be lower. Of course, the most popular reason to refinance is so that homeowners can secure a lower interest rate and therefore pay lower repayments each month. If the interest rate that you received on your mortgage is higher than current interest rates, you will probably want to consider the benefits of refinancing. This means that even if your refinanced mortgage is for the same amount as your original mortgage, the lower interest rate means a total lowered cost to you. </P><P>Often a long-term loan will have a large amount of interest and you may spend years paying off just the interest and not paying the principal. Of course, when you refinance, it will result in smaller monthly mortgage payments for you and your family. This basically gives you more liberty every month, and much better security financially. Research refinancing options today, and begin saving on your home mortgage! You may want the help of mortgage broker to consult with to access available options.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How To Save Thousands In Interest On Your Home Mortgage</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you have a mortgage on your home or planning to get one? Here's something to consider if you want to reduce your interest payment and save on thousands of dollars. Consider going in for a bi-weekly mortgage payment plan.So, what is a bi-weekly mortgage ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>So you have a mortgage on your home or planning to get one? Here's something to consider if you want to reduce your interest payment and save on thousands of dollars. Consider going in for a bi-weekly mortgage payment plan.So, what is a bi-weekly mortgage payment plan? The difference in this type of mortgage plan lies in the frequency of payments. Out here you make your payments every two weeks instead of every month. By going in with such a payment plan, you end up paying for the 52 weeks in a year, i.e. 1 month more than the otherwise 12 payments you would make with the monthly plan (52 / 4 = 13 payments in a year). </P><P>You may think why pay extra? But the benefits are there for all to see. By going in for such a mortgage plan, you are reducing the tenure of your loan as well as continuously reducing the principal and interest which has to be repaid.An illustration to show what we mean - Suppose you were to go in for a mortgage of $150,000 for a term of 360 months at an interest rate of 6%, your monthly payment would work out to $899.93 and your total interest through out the tenure of the loan would work out to $173,757. Now consider the same mortgage taken on a bi-weekly payment plan. Your bi-weekly payments would be of $449.67 while your total interest for the entire tenure would work out to only $135,294 + you end up completing the loan in 24 years instead of 30. Huge difference!The savings from such a payment plan are huge and are worth considering if you can afford to make the payments every two weeks. </P><P>At least, keep it as an option!. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Inverse Mortgage: Pay Off Your Mortgage in 12 Months - New Mortgage Pay Off System Reduces 15, 20, even 30 Year Mortgages to One Year - Zero Out-of-Pocket</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is this New Inverse Mortgage all about? Mortgage Brokers are embracing this new innovation in mortgage financing.  This is not a mortgage cancellation or settlement program. This is about using what is probably your largest expense each month and ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>What is this New Inverse Mortgage all about? Mortgage Brokers are embracing this new innovation in mortgage financing.  This is not a mortgage cancellation or settlement program. This is about using what is probably your largest expense each month and eliminating it in less than a year. There is Zero Out-of-Pocket to participate.If you own your own home or currently rent, the Inverse Mortgage enables you to turn that monthly mortgage payment or monthly rental payment into an asset building tool. Buy a home, refinance a home, real estate, own a home, refi a home, first time buyer, home ownership, qualify for a house, low interest rate, rising interest rates, rising mortgage rates:  whatever your situation, you can apply this system because it has nothing to do with credit ratings.How it works:By just changing the timing of your monthly payment and investing about 10 hours of work, you can have your entire mortgage paid off, in full, in a matter of months.And if you rent, the same process can get you into a home you own free and clear without any mortgage payments in a matter of months.How it evolved:Celebs began paying for their homes on the biweekly plan. </P><P> Then it became fashionable to pay for their homes within the first year of ownership. Recently, many high profile celebs and prudent business persons purchased their homes in this manner.You've probably heard of biweekly mortgage payment plans - you know where (usually for an additional fee) you pay every 2 weeks instead of every month resulting in an extra monthly payment each year. Such a plan will save you thousands but now there's the Inverse Mortgage. "This Inverse Mortgage is allowing the common folk opportunities recently reserved for the wealthy. Can you imagine what it would be like to not have to pay a mortgage over 15, 20, 30 years and still own your most valued investment, outright?" --Sherm MasonThe Solution:The company that invented it, Brixdale, calls it an 'Inverse Mortgage.' The plan is such that an entire 30 year mortgage can be paid in less than a year. </P><P>If you rent, you can use this type of mortgage to get out of your rental and into a home that you own - free and clear. This too, can be done in less than a year and there will never be any mortgage payments. You can leverage the 'Inverse Mortgage' into an income stream as well. There is no reason to go on paying for your home once or twice, for the bank: and then pay for it again for yourself. Benefits: Many have found the Inverse Mortgage to be beneficial. </P><P> Simply spend what you already have been, but in a different way.  Nothing changes, except timing and a little work. There is Zero Out-Of-Pocket expense. To learn more, Click here and listen to the full presentation. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/5wv52" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/5wv52</a>  The access code is SM12956.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Choose Wisely&amp;#58;  A Comparison of Mortgage Brokers and Banks</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mortgage Brokers Do The Work So You Don't Have To My career in the mortgage industry has provided me with many opportunities to work with both mortgage brokers and banks. I believe mortgage brokers are great tools for consumers in search of the best financing ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Mortgage Brokers Do The Work So You Don't Have To My career in the mortgage industry has provided me with many opportunities to work with both mortgage brokers and banks. I believe mortgage brokers are great tools for consumers in search of the best financing options available. A mortgage broker differs from a bank representative in some important ways. The broker can shop and find the best deal for a homebuyer or refinancing deal. The bank only sells its own products. </P><P>The mortgage broker takes one application and one credit report and utilizes all of the resources to find the best rate and mortgage program available. In my role as the mortgage broker I am an expert working hard specifically for the consumer.Mortgage Brokers Can Show You All The Possibilities As a mortgage broker I may work with up to one hundred lenders all over the country. The consumer never knows about many of these companies because mortgage brokers have exclusive access to them. When a bank turns down a mortgage application for any reason, the bank is finished with that potential customer. A mortgage broker is not through -- he or she moves forward to find the next best lender. </P><P>If a customer does the mortgage research alone mortgage companies want to pull a credit report before giving any details about products and programs you qualify for. All of these credit inquiries may lower your credit score and when it is time to qualify for the mortgage this is critical. My goal with every customer I work with is to find the best rate. This money all comes from essentially the same places: investors on Wall Street. Customers with good credit will be quoted a similar rate from a bank. </P><P>Tap Into Broker Knowledge And Thrive Under Special CircumstancesConsumers dealing with more credit challenges may find they have more choices with a mortgage broker. A lack of a down payment, a short time in business or the inability to prove all of your income may be a problem and a skilled mortgage broker will be able to find a solution. I can find specialty programs many lenders don't have or don't know about. Mortgage brokers shop around the country and they have the knowledge and expertise to get someone with unique circumstances approved.How Does the Mortgage Broker Get Paid?In the mortgage industry brokers are an integral part of the equation to get the best value for your money. I am the middleman between the customer and the lender. </P><P>Mortgage lenders compensate mortgage brokers for completing a large portion of the work. When a mortgage broker markets and originates the loan lenders only have to deal with basic negotiations that involve an educated party (the broker), the approval process, and execution of the loan. The cost for banks and mortgage companies do not differ. Compare a Mortgage Broker to a Buyer's AgentA mortgage broker is like a buyer's agent for your mortgage. A buyer's agent represents the home shopper's best interest. </P><P>The agent is an educated real estate professional dedicated to representing only the purchaser. With this representation the homebuyer can save money and have better deals negotiated. As a mortgage broker, I negotiate the term of a loan with only my customer's individual needs and desires in mind. As a consumer it can be difficult to find advisors and representatives completely committed to your best interests. A mortgage broker is the key to uncovering all the possibilities and securing the best mortgage rates you can find. </P><P>Be sure to choose wisely and you can reach your highest home investment potential.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How To Save Thousands in Interest on Your Home Mortgage!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[So you have a mortgage on your home or planning to get one? Here's something to consider if you want to reduce your interest payment and save on thousands of dollars. Consider going in for a bi-weekly mortgage payment plan.So, what is a bi-weekly mortgage ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>So you have a mortgage on your home or planning to get one? Here's something to consider if you want to reduce your interest payment and save on thousands of dollars. Consider going in for a bi-weekly mortgage payment plan.So, what is a bi-weekly mortgage payment plan? The difference in this type of mortgage plan lies in the frequency of payments. Out here you make your payments every two weeks instead of every month. By going in with such a payment plan, you end up paying for the 52 weeks in a year, i.e. 1 month more than the otherwise 12 payments you would make with the monthly plan (52 / 4 = 13 payments in a year). </P><P>You may think why pay extra? But the benefits are there for all to see. By going in for such a mortgage plan, you are reducing the tenure of your loan as well as continuously reducing the principal and interest which has to be repaid.An illustration to show what we mean - Suppose you were to go in for a mortgage of $150,000 for a term of 360 months at an interest rate of 6%, your monthly payment would work out to $899.93 and your total interest through out the tenure of the loan would work out to $173,757. Now consider the same mortgage taken on a bi-weekly payment plan. Your bi-weekly payments would be of $449.67 while your total interest for the entire tenure would work out to only $135,294 + you end up completing the loan in 24 years instead of 30. Huge difference!The savings from such a payment plan are huge and are worth considering if you can afford to make the payments every two weeks. </P><P>At least, keep it as an option!. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bi-Weekly Mortgage Versus Mortgage Cycling - Facts You Need To Know</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all the talk about Mortgage Cycling versus Bi-Weekly Mortgages which one is right for you? Choosing the right one could literally save you thousands of dollars on your mortgage over the life of your loan.Bi-weekly mortgages became popular a few years ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>With all the talk about Mortgage Cycling versus Bi-Weekly Mortgages which one is right for you? Choosing the right one could literally save you thousands of dollars on your mortgage over the life of your loan.Bi-weekly mortgages became popular a few years back when interest rates were extremely high and it made a lot of sense to pay as much on the principal of your mortgage as you can in a systematic way. The way it works is that your mortgage payments are split in two every month so you end up paying (26) 1/2 payments instead of 12 whole payments which in effect ends up paying one additional month towards your principal.  Doing this ends up saving the average homeowner thousands of dollars on the interest payments over 30 years and shaves off around 7 years of payments.  Not bad for back then. But as interest rates started to drop the net effect of savings are not as great now as they were when rates were higher.To learn more how mortgage cycling builds equity 10 times faster then bi-weekly mortgages visit:<a href="http://www.affiliaterevenuesource.com/mortgage-cycling" target="_blank">http://www.affiliaterevenuesource.com/mortgage-cycling</a>But with the discovery of a recent mortgage loophole by Craig Romero, a senior mortgage analyst, Mortgage Cycling was born. </P><P>Mortgage cycling allows a homeowner to build up 10 times faster then biweekly mortgages and allows you to pay of your 30 year mortgage in 10 years or less.Mortgage cycling allows a homeowner to build up equity in their home fast using a patent pending technique. So fast that it ends up paying off a traditional 30 year mortgage in just about 10 years. Using a typical $150,000 loan for thirty years at 7% interest I have compared the difference of a bi-weekly versus mortgage cycling and the difference is dramatic.   ????????????????   Bi-weekly??????Mortgage Cycling Equity 1 year??????? $1,520?????????$14,061Equity 3 years????   $4,900?????????$44,972Equity 5 years????   $8,787?????????$74,179Equity 9 years????   $18,397?????????$136,429No matter what your current interest rates of mortgage term, mortgage cycling will dramatically cut down your payment time and interest payments to your mortgage company. Imagine what you could do with all that extra money that you can put back in your pocket instead of your mortgage company.Isn't it at least worth your effort in checking out mortgage cycling? It could be the best investment decision of your life. </P><P>To find out more on mortgage cycling and to see other examples and testimonials on how successful it has been for countless others visit:<a href="http://www.affiliaterevenuesources.com/mortgage-cycling" target="_blank">http://www.affiliaterevenuesources.com/mortgage-cycling</a> .. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Choose Wisely-A Comparison of Mortgage Brokers And Banks</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mortgage Brokers Do The Work So You Don't Have To My career in the mortgage industry has provided me with many opportunities to work with both mortgage brokers and banks. I believe mortgage brokers are great tools for consumers in search of the best financing ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Mortgage Brokers Do The Work So You Don't Have To My career in the mortgage industry has provided me with many opportunities to work with both mortgage brokers and banks. I believe mortgage brokers are great tools for consumers in search of the best financing options available. A mortgage broker differs from a bank representative in some important ways. The broker can shop and find the best deal for a homebuyer or refinancing deal. The bank only sells its own products. </P><P>The mortgage broker takes one application and one credit report and utilizes all of the resources to find the best rate and mortgage program available. In my role as the mortgage broker I am an expert working hard specifically for the consumer.Mortgage Brokers Can Show You All The PossibilitiesAs a mortgage broker I may work with up to one hundred lenders all over the country. The consumer never knows about many of these companies because mortgage brokers have exclusive access to them. When a bank turns down a mortgage application for any reason, the bank is finished with that potential customer. A mortgage broker is not through -- he or she moves forward to find the next best lender. </P><P>If a customer does the mortgage research alone mortgage companies want to pull a credit report before giving any details about products and programs you qualify for. All of these credit inquiries may lower your credit score and when it is time to qualify for the mortgage this is critical. My goal with every customer I work with is to find the best rate. This money all comes from essentially the same places: investors on Wall Street. Customers with good credit will be quoted a similar rate from a bank. </P><P>Tap Into Broker Knowledge And Thrive Under Special CircumstancesConsumers dealing with more credit challenges may find they have more choices with a mortgage broker. A lack of a down payment, a short time in business or the inability to prove all of your income may be a problem and a skilled mortgage broker will be able to find a solution. I can find specialty programs many lenders don't have or don't know about. Mortgage brokers shop around the country and they have the knowledge and expertise to get someone with unique circumstances approved.How Does the Mortgage Broker Get Paid?In the mortgage industry brokers are an integral part of the equation to get the best value for your money. I am the middleman between the customer and the lender. </P><P>Mortgage lenders compensate mortgage brokers for completing a large portion of the work. When a mortgage broker markets and originates the loan lenders only have to deal with basic negotiations that involve an educated party (the broker), the approval process, and execution of the loan. The cost for banks and mortgage companies do not differ. Compare a Mortgage Broker to a Buyer's AgentA mortgage broker is like a buyer's agent for your mortgage. A buyer's agent represents the home shopper's best interest. </P><P>The agent is an educated real estate professional dedicated to representing only the purchaser. With this representation the homebuyer can save money and have better deals negotiated. As a mortgage broker, I negotiate the term of a loan with only my customer's individual needs and desires in mind. As a consumer it can be difficult to find advisors and representatives completely committed to your best interests. A mortgage broker is the key to uncovering all the possibilities and securing the best mortgage rates you can find. </P><P>Be sure to choose wisely and you can reach your highest home investment potential.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Why should I get a second mortgage&amp;#63; It&#039;s a good way to pay off high interest debt.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Second mortgages are basically any type of home loan that you take out while still making payment on the primary mortgage. This is not an arrangement to be entered lightly because you will end up paying a lot of fees and can rack up a huge debt that negates ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Second mortgages are basically any type of home loan that you take out while still making payment on the primary mortgage. This is not an arrangement to be entered lightly because you will end up paying a lot of fees and can rack up a huge debt that negates some of the progress you have made in paying off your original mortgage.Keep loan below Fannie Mae guidelinesOne of the most common reasons to get a second mortgage is to keep your home loan amount below the Fannie Mae guidelines. Fannie Mae purchase home loans from lenders all over the country, but only if the loans are in accordance with some very strict rules.If a lender wants to make sure that your loan does not go over the Fannie Mae limits, they can give you a primary loan for one amount and add a second mortgage for the remaining balance. It's creative, and there are many alternatives to this arrangement, but it works.Home equity loansAnother way to get a second mortgage is when you sign up for a home equity loan. The loan is basically secured by the amount of equity you have earned in your home. </P><P>However, if you do the math, you are reducing your equity.It's an exchange. You are exchanging all that hard earned equity for access to cash. If a homeowner is not careful about getting a second mortgage he or she can end up with a very large debt, no equity and a big house payment.In addition, a second mortgage can lead to an extension on the life of your loan. If you don't have the cash to come up with a huge monthly payment, the terms on your second loan can extend a 30-year mortgage (your first mortgage) into a 45-year mortgage (with the additional fifteen years to pay off the second loan).So what are some good reasons for a second loan?Debt seems to be the primary reason homeowners go into this type of arrangement. Credit card, student loan, automobile and personal debt can all be wiped out and then financed at a much lower interest rate.Basically a second mortgage is a quick way to convert some of your equity to cash so you can pay off some of your other high interest debt. </P><P>If used wisely, it can be a powerful debt management tool.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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