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What Steps Need To Be Taken To Secure A Loan?

Jan 13, 2014

You’ll see some pictures in this video to help you remember later, but the first step in securing a loan is to complete a loan application. To do so, you'll need the following information. Pay stubs for the past 2-3 months. W-2 forms for t...

What Is A Mortgage?

Jan 13, 2014

The original phrase “mort gage” translates as “death pledge”! But as this video explains, a mortgage is a loan obtained to purchase real estate. The "mortgage" itself is a lien - a legal claim on the home or property that secures the promise to ...

What Is Loan To Value (LTV) And How Does It Affect The Size Of My Loan?

Jan 13, 2014

While this video simplifies things to help you remember, the loan to value ratio is the amount of money you borrow compared with the price or appraised value of the home you are purchasing. Each loan has a specific LTV limit. For example: With a 75% LTV loan on a hom...