| MDI Mortgage Blog . . . Get Inside: Solving the Mortgage Mystery |
| Here you can get the inside scoop and find answers in the mysterious world of mortgages. It's our blog to read, comment, learn, subscribe, enjoy! |
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| Mortgage Checklist |
The following information and documentation is usually collected during the loan process:
- Your name, address, date of birth, social security number, employment and deposit information
- Recent pay stubs, or your tax returns if self-employed
- Recent bank statements
- Recent retirement and/or brokerage statements
- Loan information
- If you already own real estate, your current mortgage account information, homeowner's binder and real estate taxes
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| Consumer Title |
| Click here for an amazing amount of information regarding refinancing, purchasing, title insurance, what happens at a loan closing, etc. |
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| Map of Mount Desert Island |
| Click here to view a map of MDI; complete with hiking trails, restaurants, lodging and activities. |
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| Acadia National Park |
| Information regarding our beautiful national park. |
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| Homebuyer Education by Freddie Mac |
| Freddie Mac is a publicly held corporation chartered by Congress to increase the supply of funds that mortgage lenders, such as commercial banks, mortgage bankers, savings institutions and credit unions, can make available to homebuyers and multifamily investors. This Freddie Mac site offers a step-by-step tutorial on the home buying decision process and the mortgage application process. |
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| United States Postal Service Official Movers Guide |
| What happens after you complete the purchase process? This U.S. Postal Service site provides all kinds of tools and tips to help make the moving process easier. |
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| Mortgage Bankers Association of America Consumer Information |
| The Mortgage Bankers Association of America is the preeminent association representing the real estate finance industry. Their consumer information site contains several tools and guides to aid in purchasing or refinancing a home. |
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| Federal Reserve Board Consumer Information |
| The Federal Reserve Board maintains a web page with consumer information, including a section on home mortgages. The section covers topics such as finding the best mortgage and understanding ARMs. |
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| U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Buying a Home |
| U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website provides extensive information about buying a home including affordability, borrower’s rights, tips and tricks for shopping for a loan, and details about different home buying programs including FHA loan programs and other special programs. |
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| Fannie Mae – Home Buying Process |
| Fannie Mae is a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) chartered by Congress with a mission to provide liquidity, stability and affordability to the U.S. housing and mortgage markets. Home Buying Process guide on their website offers valuable information about buying a home. This website also provides important information for home owners. |
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