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AmeriNet Mortgage was founded under the premise of bringing trust and integrity to all aspects of mortgage lending. In addition, we are committed to building a strong organization by continually hiring and developing the most talented and motivated people in our industry. Our goal is to always ex...

Buying and maintaining a vacation home is no picnic -- in fact, it poses unique challenges. But these tips can make the task a lot easier... Check out this great article by Alex Halperin on  Business Week Online: copy and paste into your browser  http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/apr20...

AmeriNET Mortage is a branch of Alethes Bank. Alethes is the Greek word for "truth." Webster's further defines Alethes as "truth and possibility." The company has been built around this central theme: if we will always chase the truth, then the possibilities will be endless. Alethes, LLC, is a le...

Glossary Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)A mortgage that changes interest rate periodically based upon the changes in a specified index.Adjustment DateThe date on which the interest rate changes for an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM).Annual Percentage Rate (APR)The cost of a mortgage stated as a yea...

Types of LoansNow you're ready to start shopping around for the right loan. As we said, a first-time home buyer with a steady job and good credit can put down as little as 3% these days. These loans are more available, and more reasonably priced, now that they're acceptable to Fannie Mae and Fred...

Tips for First-Time Home Buyers Markus Mullarkey, a 31-year-old product manager at CNET, bought his first home nearly two years ago. At the time, he and his fiancee were also planning their wedding and expected to spend a good chunk of their savings on the reception. So coming up with the tradit...

Stop Renting Today!How long will you keep throwing money away on rent? How much have you made by renting in the past five years? How much will you make in the next five years if you continue to rent? Over the last twenty-two years, the price of an average home in Austin, Texas, increased by 240%,...