Mobile home buyers have more protections - 2004-01-02
If your New Year's resolution includes purchasing a mobile home, now you can do so with some added assurance. That's because a number of new consumer protections went into effect New Year’s Day.

Among the changes, dealers must display information concerning warranties. If you lease for 20 years or longer you can now qualify for a conventional mortgage rate like a Freddie Mac.
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Financial Q&A: Figure out your life before deciding on a mortgage - 2004-01-02
Q: I feel a little overwhelmed at the great number of mortgage programs out there - variable, one-step, two-step, fixed, 30-year, 15-year, etc., etc

A: You are right: Choosing a mortgage product can be overwhelming. Before you even start looking at the various options, however, you need to look at yourself and assess your own situation.

First of all, where are you as a homebuyer? Is this your first home? Your ultimate dream home? Where are you in your career?
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