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On Collateral And The Pag-IBIG Housing Loan

April 7, 2011 by ·

Can you imagine life without mortgage loans? To say the least, only a very few families would be living in their own homes. The reality is, most people can’t really afford to pay Spot Cash on a piece of property. Even a 2-year interest-free, installment payment is still hard on the average family’s budget. But [...]

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Pag-IBIG Housing Loan Alternatives

February 14, 2011 by ·

Real Estate Loan is indeed the most popular service available to the Pag-IBIG Fund Members. In terms of the interest rate, it is very competitive (in many cases even lower) compared to the other mortgage loan financing alternatives in the Philippines. (The other Real Estate Financing alternatives will be discussed in the succeeding paragraphs) Another [...]

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Can You Afford That House?

February 9, 2010 by ·

“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 [...]

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Mortgage Loan Fundamentals

February 2, 2010 by ·

Real estate properties are seldom bought on spot cash. The vast majority are purchased with a little down payment and mortgage loans on the balance. A mortgage loan is a form of secured financing; that is, the lender gives you the needed financing and in return you pledge the property as collateral. In a mortgage [...]

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Pag-IBIG Housing Loan 101

January 22, 2010 by ·

One of the main concerns of Pag-IBIG Members is getting a Housing Loan. And why not? That is one of the privileges they can get as members of the Fund Company. This article will address a number of those basic concerns about Housing Loan. Who can avail of Pag-IBIG Housing Loan? Pag-IBIG Loans are allowed [...]

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