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Credit Costs Fall, But Who Will Lend?

Your Home 2009: What to Expect

Why ARMs are Such a Problem for Housing

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Why an FHA loan?
An FHA loan, issued by federally qualified lenders, will help you get a home loan if you cannot afford a conventional loan or private mortgage insurance. It also helps people who were hurt by the subprime mortgage crisis. [read more]

Foreclosure Rescue Loans
More families are facing a foreclosure. This crisis has affected so many people, states are now offering foreclosure rescue loans. They might help you keep your home. [read more]

Understanding Stafford Loans
One of the most popular and useful student loans is the Stafford Loan. This loan can either be subsidized or unsubsidized and is based on the financial needs of a student and their family. [read more]

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How to Land a Great Mortgage for Your Home

Here's what you can do at the Home Loans Hub...

• Save on Home Loans - If you know what to look for in a home loan, you can save thousands of dollars over time. Find tips (and warnings) on how to select the right home loan for you, including guidelines on when it's wise to consider buying a foreclosure or when you might want to consider a condo or townhouse. 
• Compare Home Loan Quotes - Get tips on how to compare offers online.  You'll be able to evaluate quotes and pinpoint the advantages and disadvantages of each.  For example, you can find out when you should buy and when you're better off renting, or examine the benefits of a 15-year fixed mortgage versus a 30-year loan. 
• Get Home Loans - Apply for your loan online. You can also get great advice on how to get approved - and quickly- for your very first mortgage. Learn when to get a reverse mortgage, when you should refinance, and why you might want an adjustable rate mortgage instead of a fixed (or vice versa). 
• Learn About Home Loans - Discover the basics of home equity loans, what to do when you're getting ready to sell your home, and how to find a good realtor.  Take the time to find out what you should know about escrow fees and title insurance. Learn about mortgage life insurance and whether it should be part of your plan.  Understand the basics of negative amortization and how to avoid losing equity in your home.