Loan documents often missing these days after mortgage is paid off
Q: In a recent column you wrote that when you pay off your mortgage you should receive, among other things, the original note marked "paid" or shown with a zero...
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Following modification, homeowner has regrets
By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin Q: My lender did a loan modification for me and I have paid on time for over 12 months. The loan was since...
Keeping the American Dream alive
By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin Is there still an American Dream? And if there is, is the essence of what makes up the American Dream shifting based on...
Is ‘morality’ the most relevant issue when letting underwater house go?
By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin Q: I was listening to your radio show recently with some interest about the condition of the Chicago real estate market and was...
Lowest mortgage rates in history are a golden opportunity — for those who are employed and solvent
It's difficult to believe that mortgage interest rates are now officially at the lowest point in history. Or, at least, the lowest point in history as defined by the Freddie...
Always better to work out deal with lender
By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin In a recent column ("House is robbing homeowner of happiness," July 18), we discussed an underwater homeowner's options when dealing with the sale...
Bill for payment arrives after mortgage is paid off
By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin Q: We live in Michigan. On August 2, we traveled to our bank in Grand Rapids, to make our final mortgage payment in...
In hot market, buy now or later?
By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin Q: I am a married, 65-year-old retiree. I spent 22 years in the military (with a pension), and then worked another 22 years...
What documents to look for when mortgage is paid off
Q: My husband and I are close to paying off our home mortgage and would like to know what documents we will receive from the mortgage company once we do....
A 1031 exchange gone wrong
Q: During the process of completing a 1031 exchange, my mortgage broker told us the day before our 180 day limit for closing on our purchase that our lender didn't...