Countrywide Home Loans Articles

10 Suggestions to Help Turn a Buyers’ Market Into A Sale for You

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:08:18 +0000

In a slow housing market, sellers can’t afford to make mistakes. When the market was go-go-go, sellers sometimes had buyers competing for their home, even if it wasn’t in top condition. Today, if you want to sell, you need to start working from a new playbook. This doesn’t mean that you have to do an [...]

Taking the First Steps to Homeownership

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:18:47 +0000

Are you thinking about taking those first steps to homeownership? Over the last few years were you stuck on the sidelines while housing prices hit new highs? If you were priced out of the market, consider whether now may be a good time. Interest rates have remained relatively low. Housing prices have dropped into territory that [...]

5 Potential Reasons to Get a Cash-Out Refinance

admin — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 05:05:25 +0000

Refinance loans have exploded in popularity in recent years. And, there are good reasons. Refinance loans can offer lower rates, cash for any purpose and potential tax benefits (consult your tax advisor). For many homeowners, their home equity may provide a cash reserve they can tap for a variety of needs.

Be Better Prepared for Home Repair Costs by Asking These 4 Questions

admin — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 22:05:21 +0000

Home repair costs tend to arise unexpectedly — and often continue rising once the work begins. Whether it’s the discovery of a leaking roof, faulty plumbing or dry rot in an outdoor balcony, home repairs tend to begin without a budget. Then, as work progresses, one thing leads to another, and home repair costs can [...]

6 Questions to Ask Mortgage Lenders

admin — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:34:51 +0000

If you are shopping for a home loan, you’ve likely got a list of questions. But are they the right questions? Do they go beyond interest rates and fees to uncover the additional costs of obtaining a home loan, the professionalism of the loan officer and the mortgage lender’s ability to satisfy your home loan [...]