Pag-IBIG Fund, Housing Loans, Mortgage, Membership, Foreclosures, etc
This can be filed as one of the frequently asked questions: “How can I apply for a Pag-IBIG Housing Loan?” This article addresses that question in a very straight-forward and easy-to-understand manner. So without further ado, here are the steps to take. Step #1: Attend The Loan Orientation. Officially, it’s called Loan Counselling Session. It’s [...]
This is a very common scenario: Juan thinks he likes the house shown to him by the real estate broker. On impulse, he pays for a reservation fee to hold the property in his favour without even considering how much he has to cover for the down payment. A few days later thinks about mortgage [...]
A key concept in helping home buyers assess how much they can borrow to finance their real property investment is the Loan – To – Value Ratio. The Loan–To–Value Ratio (LTV for brevity) is the amount of the borrower’s loan divided by the appraised value of the property. LTV = (Loan Amount) / (Appraised Value) [...]
“The ending is everything. Plan all the way to it, taking into account all the possible consequences, obstacles, and twists of fortune that might reverse your hard work and give the glory to others…” –Robert Greene, The 48 Laws of Power This is very much applicable for first–time home buyers. How much can you afford [...]