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The Federal Bailout and Mortgages

Fight building on mortgages

Most congressional Democrats say the quickest way to save homeowners is to let them declare bankruptcy and allow judges to dictate new mortgage terms.
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Many Mass. homeowners may get mortgage help

More than 100,000 Massachusetts homeowners who cannot refinance at current low rates because of falling property values may now be able to do so as part of the Obama administration's housing plan. (By Jenifer B. McKim, Boston Globe)

Rates hit record low

Mortgage rates hit their lowest levels since Bankrate started conducting its weekly survey in 1985.
Mortgage tips

Comparing conventional, VA, and FHA loans

Learn about the pros and cons of conventional and government-backed loans before you shop for mortgages. (Bankrate.com)
Mortgage approval made easy
Home lenders are picky and demanding when it comes to loan approvals. Here's how to make the best impression.
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From Bankrate.com:
 Purchase contract tied to your home's sale (Bankrate.com, 11/22/2009)
 Should you rent or buy a house? (Bankrate.com, 11/20/2009)
Mortgage basics

Should you buy or rent?

Find out what you might encounter if you decide to embark on the journey toward home-ownership.
Home equity basics

What home equity entails

Wade through the gibberish and get the low down on everything from collateral to credit.
5 Must Do’s for Home Equity Loan
Mortgage News from Bankrate
 Lender tricks no treat (Bankrate.com, 11/23/2009)
 Purchase contract tied to your home's sale (Bankrate.com, 11/22/2009)
 Should you rent or buy a house? (Bankrate.com, 11/20/2009)
 National home equity loan averages (Bankrate.com, 11/19/2009)
 Rates hit record low (Bankrate.com, 11/19/2009)
 Mortgage Rate Trend Index (Bankrate.com, 11/19/2009)
 What lenders look for (Bankrate.com, 11/18/2009)
 Know risks before tapping home equity (Bankrate.com, 11/18/2009)
 HELOC makes sense if refinance doesn't (Bankrate.com, 11/09/2009)