Mortgage Resources
This lists additional links to mortgage-related resources on the Internet. It is not intended to be a complete list of all available resources on mortgage topics. The National Consumers League does not officially endorse any of these sites, but provide them here for public information purposes.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Provides service in patient care, housing benefits and customer satisfaction to the nations veterans. www.va.gov
Equal Home Finance Bureau
Provides advice for saving money and avoiding predatory lenders and unscrupulous brokers. www.equalhomefinance.com
Fannie Mae Homepath
Home buyer and homeowner information, tools, and resources from Fannie Mae. Includes enhanced search tools to locate Fannie Mae's lender partners, tips on how to work with a real estate sales professional, and mortgage information, calculators, and worksheets. www.fanniemae.com/homebuyers/homepath/index.jhtml
FHA.com
Provides mortgage insurance on loans made by FHA-approved lenders throughout the United States and its territories. Featuring FHA home loan guidelines for HUD mortgage loans.
www.fha.com
Ginnie Mae
The only mortgage-backed security that enjoys the full faith and credit of the
United States Government.
www.ginniemae.gov
Mortgage Bankers Association of America
National association of real estate financers.
www.mbaa.org
Mortgage Electronic Registration System
MERS is an innovative process that simplifies the way mortgage ownership and servicing rights are originated, sold and tracked.
www.mersinc.com
Mortgage Guide 101
Provides a glossary of terms and definitions related to mortgages.
www.mortgageguide101.com
Mortgage Resource Center
Provides mortgage advice for first-time and experienced home buyers.
www.mortgage-resource-center.com
National Association of Mortgage Brokers
Mortgage brokers are real estate financing professionals acting as the intermediary between consumers and lenders during mortgage transactions.
www.namb.org
National Association of Realtors
From educating consumers about the housing market to supporting private property rights, NAR enables more Americans to achieve and protect the dream of homeownership.
www.realtor.com
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD's mission is to increase homeownership, support community development and increase access to affordable housing free from discrimination.
www.hud.gov
Mortgage Tips and Advice
Less Points or Lower Interest Rates?
Some mortgage loans have no "points"; other mortgages have a lower interest rate. This article discusses the pros and cons of each type.
www.forbeginners.info/mortgage/no-down-payment.htm
What Does My Credit Score Mean?
About the influence your credit score or FICO score will have on your mortgage application, with a few things you can do to improve your score.
www.forbeginners.info/mortgage/credit-score.htm
What If I Don't Have A Down Payment?
Things you should know about down payments, with a few ideas to come up with the down payment that most lenders prefer.
www.forbeginners.info/mortgage/no-down-payment.htm
What If I'm Turned Down for a Mortgage?
About the steps you could take if your mortgage application is denied. www.forbeginners.info/mortgage/turned-down.htm
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