Financing

The Fannie and Freddie Bailout Winners

Sep 9th, 2008 | By bea | Category: Blog, Financing

On Sunday, the Treasury Department and the Federal Housing Finance Agency jointly annonced their plan to assume control of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac – mortgage companies that own or guarantee about half of all U.S. mortgages.
But what does this news mean to home buyers and sellers? Generally, it brings stability to the mortgage market, [...]



Get pre-approved!

Sep 29th, 2007 | By axel | Category: Blog, Financing

In today´s market, getting pre-approved for a mortgage is something every buyer must do to get his offer considered.
So why not do it up front, before you even start to look? This way you will know your price range and not waste time looking at homes you can?t afford to buy. You may also find [...]



How to improve your credit

Sep 29th, 2007 | By axel | Category: Blog, Financing

Your credit score is an important factor in determining if you will qualify for a loan and what loan terms you will be able to qualify for. Here are some tips on how to improve your credit:
1. Check for and correct errors in your credit report.
2. Pay down credit card bills.
3. Don´t charge your credit [...]