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Those that follow my blog know that I have written several times about the trials and tribulations of having a Taylor Bean & Whitaker loan at the time that HUD came in and closed them down. The last post had to do with Form 1098s and how to get them on your mortgage but I have recently found out that the information given by TBW on their website and from Bank of America are wrong. WRONG! WRONG! WRONG! Read More

I came across a blog posting from Cristina McBreairty, a RE/MAX REALTOR® in Maine about buying distressed properties. I found it a very interesting series that was well researched.  You can read the whole series (starting with part 1) here. Read More

I have offered restaurant reviews for my readers in the past, but this time, I have a guest reviewer, my son Steven that reported on a recent performance of the Eugene Symphony at the Hult Center  as part of his school work. I thought the report was excellent and gave me a real feeling of being in the audience. I convinced him to let me share it on my blog. So here is Steve Chamberlin’s report on Beethoven’s Fourth Concerto for Piano. Enjoy! Read More

Do you know the ins and outs of mortgage lending? Do you know the difference between an FHA and an FmHA loan? Do you have a trusted advisor to help you buy your new Eugene or Springfield home? Have you been disappointed with the knowledge base of those you have talked to about a loan in Cottage Grove or Creswell or Florence? Read More

Market forces determine interest rates. Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) are a great indication of what is happening with the mortgage interest rate market. A Mortgage Consultant that doesn’t keep track of the Bond (MBS) market is not doing the job for his clients, the home buyer. Read More

Those that follow my post know that I refinanced last year with Taylor Bean and Whitaker (TBW) on a VA ARM. It was shortly after that TBW was closed by HUD for problems with their lending policies. My loan was taken over by Bank of America and I had some difficulty finding out what to do with my payment. Now it is tax time and I, like many others, am wondering where my 1099 showing interest paid is from TBW. Read More