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Written By: Frank Oakerson

1	9 Questions To Answer Before You Prepay Your Home Mortgage Written by: Frank Oakerson | Distributed: 2006-08-02 | - Word Count: 1257 | Viewed: 2142 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.25 We are all different. At different times in our lives we have different goals and needs. You can ask different experts in financial planning, Texas mortgage brokers, and your banker "should I prepay on my home mortgage?" and you will get answers from "that is the greatest idea" to "that will be the worst financial mistake you will ever make". So what is a person to do? Let us look at 9 things you need to consider and have answered before you "prepay your home mortgage".
2	10 Deadly Mistakes to Avoid When Applying For a Home Mortgage Written by: Frank Oakerson | Distributed: 2006-07-12 | - Word Count: 818 | Viewed: 1258 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.60 Applying for a home mortgage goes well beyond filling out a few forms and awaiting approval for a conventional or jumbo loan. There are mistakes you must avoid when applying for a home mortgage and any one of the ten listed can wreak much havoc, even scuttle the loan. Let's take a look at potential mistakes and how you must avoid them to ensure that your mortgage is approved without a hitch.
3	The 10 Biggest Mistakes In Home Mortgage Refinancing Written by: Frank Oakerson | Distributed: 2006-06-23 | - Word Count: 775 | Viewed: 1528 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.31 If you have owned a home for some time, then likely you have considered refinancing your home mortgage in order to get a better rate on your loan. This decision can be a wise one, especially if your current rate is high and the new loan rate is lower. Not all refinancing decisions are wise, so here is what you should look for to help you avoid the ten biggest mistakes in home mortgage refinancing:
4	6 Ways To Buy A Home Without A Down Payment Written by: Frank Oakerson | Distributed: 2006-06-14 | - Word Count: 788 | Viewed: 1682 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.53 Entering the housing market for the first time can be an elusive dream for so many would be homeowners. Down payments, closing costs, attorney fees, and so much more can thwart even the average buyer. If you have credit problems, little or no savings, or a low income, purchasing a home may be out of the question. On the other hand, there are programs available for buyers to help them purchase their first home.
5	How To Beat Your Competition In Buying Your Dream Home Written by: Frank Oakerson | Distributed: 2006-06-02 | - Word Count: 784 | Viewed: 1486 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.60 While visiting one of your favorite Texas neighborhoods you come across a lovely colonial that has just been put on the market. You love it! Quickly, you make an offer fully expecting that the owner will accept it. However, there is a problem -- a big one -- that will scuttle your purchase because you confused an important issue: pre-qualified vs. pre-approved for a home mortgage.