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AstralOil

in Mortgage 12 years and 2 months ago

Escrow shortage

We just got a notice from the bank that our escrow account was short, and in order to put it right it’s going to be…

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Updated 12 years and 2 months ago

AstralOil

in Mortgage 12 years and 2 months ago

Escrow shortage

We just got a notice from the bank that our escrow account was short, and in order to put it right it’s going to be…

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Greene44

in Mortgage 12 years and 2 months ago

Mortgage Broker Recommendations?

Hi there,  We’re looking to buy our first home and are looking for recommendations for good mortgage brokers.   Since it’s our first time, we’d…

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clintonhillhome

in Mortgage 12 years and 3 months ago

Re-fi - 2 family used as 3 family

We would like to re-fi our home which is a legal two but used as a three.  Will this be a problem when we have…

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gemby

in Mortgage 12 years and 4 months ago

questions about how mortgage brokers work

Hello, I’ve read previous threads on mortgage brokers, but still have a few questions about using them as opposed to going directly through banks. It’s…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

longhaul

in Mortgage 12 years and 3 months ago

How to fix an improperly recorded mortgage?

In November of 2011, I refinanced my mortgage for a much lower rate. I went thru a broker and in the process switched the mortgage…

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Updated 12 years and 3 months ago

longhaul

in Mortgage 12 years and 3 months ago

How to fix an improperly recorded mortgage?

In November of 2011, I refinanced my mortgage for a much lower rate. I went thru a broker and in the process switched the mortgage…

0

gemby

in Mortgage 12 years and 4 months ago

questions about how mortgage brokers work

Hello, I’ve read previous threads on mortgage brokers, but still have a few questions about using them as opposed to going directly through banks. It’s…

0

jarnow4

in Mortgage 12 years and 5 months ago

Do we need to point foundation boulders?

The foundation of our brownstone is large rocks. We know they need pointing in the back of the house where some water comes in, but…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

crownheights2012

in Mortgage 12 years and 5 months ago

Refi on a 2 family vs a 1 family

I was told by a bank – my credit union which has current mortgage, that the rates on a refi on a two family are…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

crownheights2012

in Mortgage 12 years and 5 months ago

Refi on a 2 family vs a 1 family

I was told by a bank – my credit union which has current mortgage, that the rates on a refi on a two family are…

0

jarnow4

in Mortgage 12 years and 5 months ago

Do we need to point foundation boulders?

The foundation of our brownstone is large rocks. We know they need pointing in the back of the house where some water comes in, but…

0

TSN123

in Mortgage 12 years and 5 months ago

Mortgage Lender Recommendations

I’m looking to refinance our house on St Marks Place between 3/4th Ave. Can anyone give me recommendations for lenders / brokers. I’ve read numerous…

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

TSN123

in Mortgage 12 years and 5 months ago

Mortgage Lender Recommendations

I’m looking to refinance our house on St Marks Place between 3/4th Ave. Can anyone give me recommendations for lenders / brokers. I’ve read numerous…

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littlelotte

in Mortgage 12 years and 7 months ago

Refi in small co-op building?

Anyone know a good broker with expertise in getting a refinance done in a small co-op building? (less than 10 units)

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Updated 12 years and 5 months ago

pocketdora

in Mortgage 12 years and 6 months ago

Do I have any chance of persuading the bank this is a single family home?

I’m about to buy a 1500 sq foot house, to use a single family home. It is classified with the NYC Dept of Buildings as…

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pacificist

in Mortgage 12 years and 7 months ago

mortgage broker vs. bank loan officer

My husband and I are taking steps toward purchasing our first home with an FHA loan, possibly with a 203k component depending on the property.…

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Updated 12 years and 7 months ago

pacificist

in Mortgage 12 years and 7 months ago

mortgage broker vs. bank loan officer

My husband and I are taking steps toward purchasing our first home with an FHA loan, possibly with a 203k component depending on the property.…

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samtsegaye

in Mortgage 12 years and 7 months ago

certificate of non-harassment

We are currently looking at a townhouse where the owner has told us that the top floor of the house is a rooming house or…

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littlelotte

in Mortgage 12 years and 7 months ago

Refi in small co-op building?

Anyone know a good broker with expertise in getting a refinance done in a small co-op building? (less than 10 units)

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