Mortgage Questions For Ask Bill

Can I gift sale money to help my daughter buy a home? What is a wraparound mortgage?

What are the expenses, fees and closing costs associated with securing a home equity debt consolidation loan?

Can I do a HARP refinance through Fannie Mae's Refi Plus automated system?

How does the mortgage underwriting and mortgage approval process work?

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I live in Illinois and have two properties In Florida. Should I do a loan modification, deed in lieu, or a short sale?

Is it possible to pay off a mortgage in one's lifetime? What happens to a property when a homeowner dies?

My mother conveyed her house to me 14 years ago and then took out a mortgage without my knowledge. Do I have liability?

How do we get proof our mortgage is paid to our lender Bank of America?

How important is LTV when shopping for a mortgage refinance?

Our home is worth a lot less than what we paid for it. Will we qualify for a 30-year fixed refinance?

I can't afford my second mortgage. What are my options for negotiating a settlement?

We want a HELOC or home improvement loan. What are our options?

Can a state intervene in the sale of my home and hold the funds?

I want to improve my credit score, by being added to my spouse's mortgage. How can I do that?

I have three mortgages on two properties. Is now a good time to refinance my mortgages?

What is the form that is used when you are married, but purchase a home without the spouse being on the mortgage?

How do I find the right loan, if I am looking to refinance my VA loan?

Why did our bank send us an unsolicited offer for a mortgage refinance? How can we be sure it is not a sophisticated scam?

How can I negotiate with unreasonable mortgage creditors? Should I avoid foreclosure at all costs, and what happens if I don't?

We owe $1.2 million on a home worth half of that. What are our options if our mortgagee won't modify our loans?

Why can't banks or other financial institutions tell potential clients what are needed to get a loan before applying?

How do I know if the mobile home loan I was offered was a good one?

I do not want my house anymore. Will my bank buy it from me?

Do you have any tips on Mortgage Calculator help and where and how i can use a mortgage calculator?

How do I start a principal reduction with Saxon Mortgage Services?

I am applying for a mortgage and want to know what a debt to income ratio is, and what is my DTI number?

If I let my California home go into foreclosure, can the lender collect any deficiency balance from me?

I am having trouble deciding if I should sell my home or refinance my mortgage. What factors should weigh in my decision?

How can I tell if I am becoming involved in mortgage scam?

Is it smart to refinance a 5.25% 30-year loan to a 15-year loan at 4%?

Should one or both spouses be on a mortgage? What are the pros and cons of each approach?

Is Home Account the best way to shop for a mortgage loan online? What are the best online mortgage tools to get a refinance.

How do I start a short sale? If there is a deficiency balance, are my retirement savings at risk?

How long should it take to refinance a house?

If the assessed value of the property we bought is less than the price we paid, is that evidence of fraud?

I live in Wisconsin, and cannot afford my second mortgage. What are my options? Am I about to lose my house.

If I allow foreclosure, can I be thrown into jail for breaking my divorce agreement?

Can the holder of the junior deed of trust foreclose if the senior is current. What are the chances of that happening?

I am trying to sell my home in a short sale, but the buyer seems to be stringing me along. Should I file bankruptcy?

Which is better, refinancing my first mortgage or getting a home equity loan?

Is a mortgage escrow account for taxes and insurance required under RESPA?

I bought a second mortgage at a foreclosure sale, and now can't recoup my investment and cover the balance of the first.

If a house appraises for $26,000, but needs $25,000 in repairs, how much should I offer to buy it?

I cannot decide between a Chapter 13 or a deed in lieu of foreclosure? Which should I choose?

My spouse is on an ex's mortgage. Foreclosure is imminent. What can we do to avoid liability and a credit report disaster?

Wells Fargo charged me for an appraisal, but then didn't refinance my mortgage. Am I entitled to a refund of the appraisal fee?

Our house needs a new roof. How do I refinance to raise $17,000 for these repairs?

My ex-spouse died, and my name is still on the mortgage. Do I have to make the mortgage payment?

I have two homes, and am selling one in a short sale. Can the bank come after my other home or savings accounts?