http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Dave+Lewis Finances Dave Lewis Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=97289&ca=Finances When most people apply for a mortgage, they imagine a cynical person going through their application looking for faults. If this sounds familiar, you might be surprised to learn about automated underwriting. Underwriting has nothing to do with funeral homes. It is the process whereby a lender analyz... Finances Dave Lewis Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=95540&ca=Finances When you get in a financial bind, traditional home loan lenders often will not touch you with a ten foot pole. In such a situation, it is time to look for other lending sources. Private Money For Your Mortgage Bind Traditional home loan lenders are a rigged group. They have all types of checklist an... Real Estate Dave Lewis Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=91511&ca=Real+Estate In the world of home loans, nothing is more dour sounding than underwriting. Cutting to the chase, this is where you get approved or denied for your borrowing request. Underwriting and the World of Home Loans Regardless of the type of home loan you need and apply for, the process works in a fairly... Real Estate Dave Lewis Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=91510&ca=Real+Estate The decision to conform to some societal standard is often a contentious issue. With mortgages, it is purely an issue related to the amount you want to borrow. To Conform or Not Conform With Mortgages The first time you step into the ring of the home loan industry, you are apt to be overwhelmed wit... Real Estate Dave Lewis Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=85449&ca=Real+Estate Buying a home is an emotional decision and most people try to get the best the possible can afford. That being said, one must be careful when squeezing into a mortgage. Be Careful When Squeezing into a Mortgage When it comes to certain foods, there is an old saying that one’s eyes can big bigger th... Real Estate Dave Lewis Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=85448&ca=Real+Estate If you have looked into mortgage loans at all, you know the two primary choices are fixed and adjustable mortgages. Adjustable mortgages may seem a good choice, but there are a few things to consider. Historically, fixed 30-year mortgages were the standard in the real estate market. As time passed,... Finances Dave Lewis Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=78770&ca=Finances If you are going to apply for financing for a property, a mortgage broker is definitely the way to go. That being said, how do you choose a mortgage broker? When possible, you should use mortgage brokers when shopping for home loans or financing for properties. Brokers are not affiliated with any le... Finances Dave Lewis Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=78768&ca=Finances If you have shopped for a mortgage or are considering doing so, it can be difficult given the amount of advertising information floating around. This is where home loan brokers come in. What Is A Home Loan Broker? If you are considering the purchase of a property, refinancing your current loan or... Finances Dave Lewis Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=78767&ca=Finances When evaluating mortgages, the first things people look for are the best terms on rates, payment flexibility and points. This is logical, but not always wise. When evaluating mortgage options, most people focus on terms because the terms directly relate to the amount they will have to pay out each m... Finances Dave Lewis Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=78769&ca=Finances Most real estate investors use mortgage brokers to find and facilitate the best property loans. As an individual borrower, you should do the same, but what will it cost? One of the insider secrets of real estate investors is the mortgage broker. Real estate investors do not have time to deal with ba...