I, on the other hand, broke my leg on the first day of a new job; needles to say that by the end of the sixth month, our neighbors fed our children and the only food we could actually afford was ramen and spaghetti with nothing in it, even butter or ketchup).

"We are working to ensure that every qualifying FHA borrower is afforded the opportunity to explore all options to keep their homes," said HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson.

And of course, be affordable.

What happens is that I find out what area and how much money they can afford per month and then look for a home for them depending on what they need.

Just don't put down more earnest money than you can afford to lose.

If she can't afford an amortizing loan, SHE CAN'T AFFORD THE HOUSE.all cash

The last thing you want to do is invest two or three thousand dollars into being an agent, then having to drop out because you can't afford to be an agent.

You will still owe him the interest, but can hopefully put it off for a few months while you get your longer-term financing in order.If you can afford to pay 12-14% then try to secure something like a prepayment penalty to keep your rate low.

I haven’t given up on So Cal yet but feel frustrated to say the least.

He's unsure if she just cannot afford the new payment or if the tenant is taking advantage of her because she knows he is selling and likely wont go through the eviction process.He offered to me to begin the eviction process but doesn't want to wait for the process to complete to close with me.