Mortgage filter: is there any reason I shouldn't get a 5/1 ARM at a slightly lower interest rate than the 30-year fixed option? [more inside]
posted by halogen on Nov 20, 2008 - 19 answers

Looking for an infographic I once saw that showed the market share of the major players in the subprime market and the money they'd lost. [more inside]
posted by Askr on Oct 23, 2008 - 2 answers

Tell me what you know about NACA, or their rehab division HAND. Anyone use them to purchase a new home? It seems too good to be true.
posted by Kellydamnit on Jul 12, 2008 - 8 answers

UK Mortgage for the Self-Employed: how to convince the bank I'm a good risk? Also, broker or direct dealing with the banks? [more inside]
posted by altolinguistic on Aug 15, 2006 - 10 answers

Does it make any sense to take out a second trust deed on a house you're trying to sell? [more inside]
posted by languagehat on Jun 5, 2006 - 12 answers

Having bought a house, I'm now faced with paying a mortgage. You save a few bucks (and the effort of remembering to mail a check each month) if you have the payments deducted automatically from your bank account; is there any reason I shouldn't do this (assuming I keep enough of a balance to cover it)?
posted by languagehat on Jan 2, 2004 - 12 answers