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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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7 Things You Should Consider When Buying a House While Deployed
As a hardworking American, you deserve to provide a comfortable home for yourself and your family. This is true, in particular, when it comes to members of the military. Perhaps, though, you're interested in buying a home while you're currently deployed in another...
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Should a divorcing client move into their investment property after divorce?
BEWARE OF ANY POTENTIAL TAX CONSEQUENCES WHEN MOVING INTO AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY AS YOUR PRIMARY RESIDENCE. When going through a divorce, one of the first decisions that need to be addressed is where will you live. Many divorcing clients not only own the...
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Time to Upsize! Your Guide to Buying a Bigger House
Sixty-nine percent of people in small homes say they would like larger accommodations. Maybe your kids are getting older and more space would keep bickering to a minimum. Or maybe you are planning to welcome an in-law or two into your home. The decision to upsize is...
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