I tell you its a risky business.  

Abbey defends new mortgage
By Nic Cicutti  
Abbey, the UK’s second-largest mortgage lender, has defended itself over its announcement to lend up to five times borrowers’ income, arguing that …

One of the hardest things for most people to do is save at least 20% down for a mortgage.  Many lenders prefer 20% down or at least require 5 to 10% down. 

Usually you will have to get private mortgage insurance …

Get a copy of your credit report and make sure it is correct.

Check the personal information - make sure your name and address is correct.  Check all the credit information.  Check to make sure that the info is correct - …

Now go to a mortgage calculator online.  In the payment area put the figure you calculated.  Put in a current fixed interest rate.  If you are not putting 20 percent down add a 1/2 percent to the rate to calculate …

When you want to figure out what you can afford.  The first step is to figure out what your monthly income.  Lenders only calculate the income that is documented with paperwork.

Generally if you are a salaried employee go ahead and …

What makes an honest mortgage broker? 

First I would talk to others who have used the particular mortgage broker you are thinking of using. Asking them what their experience was like and if they got the best deal.

Is the mortgage broker …