I guarantee the month after the meters come on, the person responsible will fix their leaky toilet or cut back on consumption.

Sellers want an easy guaranteed transaction. 

(Say on the initial purchase if someone is buying right now).3) I can lock in a guaranteed better rate now and enjoy the lower monthly payments now, and only pay maybe 1 or 1.5 points instead of 2-2.5 points later when I have to hope that rates come down again.4) This also saves a lot of time which is an important consideration as some refinances can take 30 days and a lot of paperwork gathering and headache etc.Again, my thoughts on this largely revolve around risk aversion. 

This means you will not sign a personal guarantee on the loan to the 401k.

This scenario might appeal to builders who prefer a guaranteed fee over the uncertainty of profit-sharing, and it gives you more control over the sales process.

It involves the fact that the taxing authority and the law firm that they have contracted with to handle the tax suits just do not identify all of the owners who are entitled to be notified that the property is being foreclosed on.Tax sales are usually a mess.The tax deed itself even says that it does not even claim that the property exists, as well as not guaranteeing that you are receiving title.The only way you can be safe is to have a title company do a title search for you.I hope this helps.Good Luck.Michael Lantrip.

Simply put, another weak report would greatly increase expectations for a 0.50% Fed rate cut whereas a stronger report would all but guarantee a 0.25% cut.

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

If you don't provide them you will have blankets hung in the windows, guaranteed.

Unused contingency funds, unless they were received directly from the borrower, must be used to reduce the outstanding balance of the renovation mortgage after all of the renovation work has been completed and the certification of completion has been obtained.The loan is not re-amortized.Draw Schedule:The HomeStyle program has a maximum 4 draw process.The initial draw can be up to 50% of the total project and can be for materials for the project.The final draw will be at least 10% of the total project as retainage and funds will be released upon receipt and approval of final inspection, Certificate of Completion from Appraiser, signed All Bills Paid Affidavits and Lien Waivers.Additional Draw Information:Ø Signed Draw Request by borrower and contractorØ Signed All Bills Paid AffidavitØ GMG review and approve the draw request and will release funds for disbursementØ A check will be issued in the name of the borrower and contractor and delivered to borrower via USPSØ An inspection of work to date will be performed at 50% completeFinal Draw Information:Ø Signed Draw RequestØ Final inspection/Completion Certificate will be required for release of final fundsØ A Title Update showing property free from lien or encumbranceØ General Contractor’s Lien Waiver AffidavitØ Affidavit of Completion GR will review and approve the draw request and will release a check in the name of the borrower and contractor.Change Orders and Cost Overruns:Changes to the initial plan are not permitted unless prior approval by Guaranteed Rate.