Archive for March 13, 2007

California Mortgage Refinancing – Beware Markup of Your Mortgage Interest Rate

If you are in the process of refinancing your California mortgage and are not familiar with Yield Spread Premium, you risk overpaying thousands in unnecessary mortgage interest every year. Learning how mortgage companies and brokers make their money will help you avoid paying too much for your new California mortgage loan. Here is an introduction to Yield Spread Premium and several tips to help you avoid paying it when refinancing your mortgage.

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Home Equity Loans - What to Look Out For

Fortunately most lenders are pillars of their communities and can be trusted. Unfortunately there are a few lenders who prey on the elderly, the poor, and those in financial trouble with bad credit. These unscrupulous lenders deliberately target weak borrowers with the hopes they get further in trouble and end up losing their home for financial gain.

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Mexico: Avoid Real Estate and Contractual Scams

Not all Mexican Landlords, without exception, will do what I have outlined in this story. Some are actually very honest. There are blemishes, however, in the landscape of trying to find housing in Mexico and you need to know them before trying to rent in Mexico.

The Renting in Mexico Facts of Life

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What Is A Sandwich Lease?

A sandwich lease may seem a bit complicated at first. It also doesn’t necessarily work well in all areas. However, when it does work, it is a great way to invest in real estate without much cash.

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