Home Equity Credit Lines
ftc.gov
Still current information about home equity loans from a 1992 FTC article.
Bankrate.com
bankrate.com
Rates, articles, and other basic information about consumer lending.
Mortgage Professor
mtgprofessor.com
Mortgage articles and resources by Wharton Professor and nationally syndicated mortgage columnist Jack M. Guttentag.
Need a Loan? Think Twice About Using Your Home as Collateral
ftc.gov
Unscrupulous lenders and home equity loan scams.
BankSITE Consumer Guide
banksite.com
Provides information and self-qualification tests for a variety of consumer lending products.
Mortgage Forum
mortgageforum.com
Post questions and receive answers from mortgage professionals.
Mortgage Discrimination
ftc.gov
What the laws say they can't do.
Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
hud.gov
Government agency oversees home mortgage lending practices.
The No-Equity Loan Trap
smartmoney.com
Article from SmartMoney.com about high loan-to-value loans for homeowners.
Loanlibrary.com
loanlibrary.com
Free source for mortgage terminology, information, and guidelines.
Payday Loan Resource
paydayloanresource.com
Information on finding reputable cash advance and payday loan lenders as well as what to look for in a lender.
AARP Reverse Mortgages
aarp.org
The American Association of Retired Persons explains all about reverse mortgages.
Mortgage Talk
movedoc.com
Offers a mortgage book plus advice on moving.
The Mortgage Journal
themortgagejournal.com
Mortgage rates for the northeast United States and home owner news.
Decision Aide
decisionaide.com
Complete set of tools and analysis to determine the optimal way to structure a home loan.
HUD On Your Side: Buying A Home
hud.gov
Various topics are covered from settlement costs to buying land and new construction. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
GovLoans.gov
govloans.gov
Gateway to US federal government loan information, including agriculture, disaster relief, education, housing and veteran loans.
Mortgage-Helper.com
mortgage-helper.com
Information on purchasing homes with little or no money down.
Jill Hill's Real Estate Guide
jillhill.com
Practical tips to help you qualify for the loan you want.
Worse than Loan-Sharking
credit.about.com
Article from About.com regarding abuses in the advance payday loans business.
Cosigning A Loan
ftc.gov
1997 article that describes risks and provides guidance regarding co-borrowers, from the Federal Trade Commission.
Mortgage-X
mortgage-x.com
Calculators, mortgage market trends, detailed information on various loan programs, articles and publications, a large vocabulary of mortgage terms.
Looking for the Best Mortgage
ftc.gov
Steps to take and pitfalls to watch out for when getting a home loan.
Cancellation of Private Mortgage Insurance
ftc.gov
July 2000 discussion about a pending federal law that would save consumers money on Private Mortgage Insurance.
Ask Mortgage Master
askmortgagemaster.com
Provides answers to questions consumers may have regarding mortgages.
Borrower's Guide to Home Loans
pueblo.gsa.gov
A borrower's guide that can help get the best possible loan and avoid bad, or predatory loans.
Mortgage Refinancing Company
homeloanadvisor.com
Provides information and a mortgage quote search service for consumers.
Mortgage Orbit
mortgageorbit.com
Overview of the process of obtaining a mortgage along with lender options and a glossary.
Home Buyer's Information Center
ourfamilyplace.com
Presents a consumer guide to choosing a mortgage.
Real Estate Radio
realestateradio.net
Real Estate Radio guides listeners through a complicated world of Real Estate.
Mortgage for Beginners
forbeginners.info
Information on fixed and adjustable rate mortgages, home equity loans, refinancing, and reverse mortgages. With a glossary and mortgage calculators.
Officials call payday financing "loan sharking"
bankrate.com
1998 article from Bankrate.com about abusive lenders that offer advances on paychecks.
Easy Credit? Not So Fast
ftc.gov
The truth about advance-fee loan scams, where you pay first and get the loan later. 1999 article from the Federal Trade Commission.
National Center for Home Equity Conversion
reverse.org
Independent nonprofit organization established in 1981 to educate consumers about reverse mortgages.
Home Loan Guaranty Services, Veterans Benefits and Services
homeloans.va.gov
Information on the home loan program of the Veterans Administration.
Freddie Mac: Buying and Owning a Home
freddiemac.com
Comprehensive guide to mortgages, financing, credit, moving and remodeling.
Predatory Lending Sucks
predatorylendingsucks.com
In-depth article about predatory lenders and lending practices by home mortgage companies. Includes links to resources and news reports and 10 warning signs.
Reverse Mortgages
ftc.gov
What they are and how they work.
Home Equity Scams: Borrowers Beware!
ftc.gov
What the practices are and how to protect yourself.
Articles by David Reed
realtytimes.com
A collection of home financing articles by a well-known author and speaker on technology and mortgage lending issues.
Payday Loans = Costly Cash
ftc.gov
Also called cash advance loans, check advance loans, or deferred deposit check loans, these high interest loans are usually expensive. 2000 article from the Federal Trade Commission.
What Can I Afford to Spend on a New Car?
womanmotorist.com
One in a series of articles from Woman Motorist magazine, detailing the costs of car ownership, and budgeting for financing purposes. Includes related links.
The Language of Leasing
checkbook.org
A glossary of common vehicle financing terms from Consumer's Checkbook.
Edmunds.com Advice
edmunds.com
Articles on buying, selling, financing and leasing a vehicle. Includes links to buyer's guide and related services.
BankRate: Auto Loans
bankrate.com
Advice, tips, articles, comparisons and calculators for loans and leases.
Vehicle Repossession
ftc.gov
An article by the Federal Trade Commission about consumer rights and obligations regarding this issue.
Understanding the Home Mortgage Process
federalreserve.gov
US Federal Reserve Board provides information to help consumers understand the mortgage lending process.
About Reverse Mortgages
aboutreversemortgages.com
Describes HUD program which enables seniors to benefit from the equity in their homes without selling and without making mortgage payments.
When Your Home Is on the Line
federalreserve.gov
What one should know about home equity lines of credit. From the US Federal Reserve Board.
Ginniemae-Finding a Lender
ginniemae.gov
A step-by-step guide through the home loan process.
HUD Loans
hud.gov
Information about loans from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development any buying homes with a low down payment.
Epinions: Mortgage Brokerages
epinions.com
Consumer-generated reviews, buying tips and advice, ratings, price information, and searchable in a variety of ways from price to product type.
All Regs
allregs.com
Provides an extensive and up-to-date database of mortgage lending guidelines.