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Divorcing Your Mortgage Newsletter – February 2020 Edition 2
Understanding VA Loans and the Effects of Divorce VA home loan mortgages are a fantastic benefit to qualifying veterans who meet the requirements set by the Department of Veterans Affairs, but what happens to a VA loan when a couple divorces? The VA home...
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Dividing Real Estate in a Divorce
For many going through a divorce, the marital home and other pieces of marital real estate are their largest assets. Whether or not the marital home or real estate should be retained and by whom is often a major issue in the divorce. What...
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Avoid a Housing “Crisis” - Plan Now for an Equity Buy-Out Later One of the main issues to consider early in the divorce process is what to do with the family residence. Often one party wishes to buy out the other’s equity in the property....
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Obtaining Mortgage Financing When The Divorce Is Pending
As if mortgage financing isn’t complicated enough; divorce can complicate matters even further. It’s important to remember that divorce is a pending lawsuit, and while most lending agencies currently do not require that a divorce be noted as a...
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How to Cancel FHA, MIP or Conventional PMI Mortgage Insurance
Are you paying too much for your mortgage? No, we're not talking about the rate on your loan. Instead, we're talking about mortgage insurance and premiums. Many mortgages require the buyer to pay extra each month in order to protect the lender. But what about...
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You’re Awarded the Marital Home But Not on the Mortgage – Now what?
So, what now? You were awarded the marital home in the divorce but you’re not currently on the mortgage. How do you work with the Mortgage Holder going forward? Assumption & Release of Liability: When a former spouse assumes ownership of the...
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How You’ll Benefit from Working with a Mortgage Loan Broker
Buying a home is an exciting time full of daydreaming about happy futures and scanning paint swatches. But it can also be a confusing and daunting process filled with jargon and a million sheets of paper for you to sign. You don’t know whether you’re getting the best...
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Dividing the Property
Every divorcing couple has some kind of property that needs to be understood, discussed, and divided. Even couples who split up after a few months have wedding gifts to consider. Property, in general, can be considered as all of those things...
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Meet the Neighbors: The Top 5 Portland Neighborhoods to Live In
Thinking about moving to Portland, but aren’t sure where to look for a house? Here are the top five Portland neighborhoods you should consider moving to.
read moreDivorcing Your Mortgage Newsletter – January 2020 Edition 2
Buying A New Home When Tied To The Mortgage On The Marital Home One of the main concerns, when one party is retaining the marital home, is that the vacating or out spouse will not be able to qualify for future mortgage financing while their...
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