The days of 100 percent financing with no down payment are gone thanks to a record number of foreclosures and collapse of the sub-prime mortgage industry. Now if you are looking to refinance your house you will find the standards a lot tougher unless you have a FICO score roughly above 620 and a stable income. Most experts say that with a strong record of paying bills on time, a documented, steady income, you should be able to borrow easily and at a low rate. However if you find that you … [Read more...]