Articles Written by Bill Baskin From Isnare.com http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Bill+Baskin Tips and Tricks of a Loan Modification Finances Bill Baskin Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=298799&ca=Finances Is your mortgage causing you trouble? Are you having difficulty making the payments? Has it adjusted and you cannot afford the new payment? Are you unable to refinance to a loan that would better suit your financial situation? Then it is probably time for your to investigate modifying your loan. 1.... What You Need to Know About the Loan Modifcation Process Finances Bill Baskin Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=297840&ca=Finances Recent legislation at the state and federal level as well as some recent bank takeovers by the FDIC have made loan modification application rates soar. Unfortunately, most consumers on their own are having little to no success modifying their loan, unless it is just a forbearance agreement in which... Many Consider Foreclosure as Home Values Drop Real Estate Bill Baskin Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=297841&ca=Real+Estate You bought what you thought would be a great long term investment, and maybe you put very little money down hoping values would continue to climb. Then the housing bubble popped and your home value took a huge downturn, especially in California housing markets, Florida Housing markets, and Nevada Ho... Foreclosure and Loan Modification Predators Finances Bill Baskin Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=297843&ca=Finances Consumers who are facing foreclosure have become prime targets for former or current mortgage brokers, and other “loss mitigation” or “loan Modification” companies. You should think twice before sending your money and signing a contract with any company that does not allow you to actually retain an... Can't Qualify For a New Mortgage? Try a Loan Modification Finances Bill Baskin Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=297844&ca=Finances 2 years ago, I decided to take out an adjustable rate mortgage on my Florida home as the Mortgage Broker convinced me this was the best financial instrument given my goals and cash flow position. I had only planned to be in the home for a short 3-4 year period, so the lower payment made sense at the...