Getting the Best Mortgage Loan

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• Tax credit spurs home buyers Home buyers who act quickly can get $8,000 tax credit.
• 5 tips for first-time mortgage borrowers First-time home buyers should shop around, educate themselves about mortgage products.
• New tax credit for home buyers Economic stimulus gives first-time home buyers $8,000 bonus.
• Home buyers nab low interest rates Lowest interest rates in almost four decades present prime opportunity for home buyers.
• Ask an Expert: Negotiating a better mortgage interest rate Q: How can I negotiate a better mortgage interest rate?
• Mortgage tips for people who relocate frequently Relocating again? Consider these tips for staying on top when you buy and sell homes frequently.
• Top 8 things to know about a mortgage Shopping for your first mortgage can be confusing. Here's a guide to the most important things you need to know about mortgage loans.
• That low interest rate may be too good to be true A 'teaser' or 'introductory' interest rate that looks attractive now could cost a lot more later.
• How to lower your interest rate Shopping for a loan that meets your needs is only part of the interest rate equation.
• How to save money on your mortgage More than a low monthly payment, the best way to save is to pick the mortgage loan that reduces your long-term costs.
• Ask an Expert: Buying and selling a home Q: How can I avoid carrying two mortgages when buying and selling a home at the same time?
• How the Fed affects interest rates LendingTree's Chief Consumer Officer Ed Powell answers common questions about how interest rates are affected by the Fed.
• Borrowing resolutions: Easy tips for trimming your borrowing costs Is buying a new home on your list of "to dos" in 2007? Learn a few simple tips that can help cut your borrowing costs.
• Shopping around for a loan Shopping around for a loan can save you money.
• Builder buy-downs lower monthly mortgage payments Builders offer interest-rate incentives to entice buyers to purchase a home. But are mortgage buy-downs a good deal?
• New construction: Should you finance through your builder? There are pros and cons of arranging mortgage financing through your builder's affiliated lender.
• Finding a mortgage that fits your life There's a loan to fit most any situation. Use our tips to help you find the mortgage that's right for you.
• Rate caps can curtail ARM payment shocks Adjustable-rate mortgages come with special rules called rate caps that limit how much your payment can increase.
• When to choose a fixed-rate mortgage Sometimes the security and stability of a fixed-rate mortgage can make it the best choice for your needs.
• Mortgage interest rate trends A shift in interest rates can make a big difference in your mortgage financing decisions.
• Mortgage calculators do the math in a snap Shopping for a loan or mortgage? You no longer have to be good with a spreadsheet to accurately crunch the numbers.
• Finding the best mortgage for you There are dozens of mortgage products available. Here's help in picking the loan that's right for you.
• Locking the mortgage terms Lenders may offer different options for locking the interest rate and points that you will be charged.

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