Home Equity Loan Refinancing
If you have lived in your home for more than two years, it has probably appreciated which means that you have built up equity. What is home equity? Home equity is the difference between the value of your home and the amount of all that you owe on your home. If your home has an appraised value of ... more...

Subprime Mortgages How Large of a Down Payment Do You Need?
Subprime mortgages offer more flexibility with down payments than conventional home loans. You can choose to put nothing or over 20% down. And with a subprime mortgage, you dont have to worry about paying private mortgage insurance.Zero-Down MortgagesZero-down mortgages allow people with little ... more...

A Home Equity Credit Line
1 way to borrow against the value of your home is a home stock line of credit, which is a form of revolving credit where your home serves as collateral. With a home stock line, you will be approved for a specific amount of credit -- your credit limit -- meaning the maximum amount you are able to ... more...

Refinance Your Property Online
By refinancing your property online you can take advantage of competitive rates in the convenience of your home. You should consider refinancing your property if interest rates are lower, your financial situation has improved, or your credit rating has improved. Once you are ready to refinance, ... more...

10 Questions To Ask Your Mortgage Rep or Banke
This post is a must read for anyone considering purchasing a home be it today, tomorrow or next year. It is sound advice.1. What is the loan's Interest Rate and Annual Percentage Rate?Find out what the interest rate will be on your loan and the annual percentage rate (APR). The APR is a combination ... more...

Buy More House With A Buy Down Mortgage
A buy down mortgage allows you to buy more house with your income and enjoy low monthly payments for a couple of years. With reduced payments, you can pay for move in costs and furnishings. You also qualify for a larger mortgage due to lower monthly payments.Buy Down Mortgage TermsBuy Down ... more...

Poor Credit Home Mortgage Loans
Poor credit doesnt have to put you at a disadvantage in the home buying process. By getting a pre-approved mortgage, you can find low rates and increase your negotiating power when you buy a home.Before You Shop For A HomeBefore you begin home shopping, take a look at your budget. Develop a plan ... more...

What If Mortgage Re-Financing Were Simplified?
What if mortgage re-financing were simplified? What if there were not so many pages in the legal agreements? What if you did not need a paralegal to understand it all? What if you really understood all that stuff you were signing?What if you had time to read it all before the next Federal Reserve ... more...

Mortgage Loan Closing Costs for Refinance Loans and Home Purchase
If you are going to obtain a mortgage loan, for whatever purpose (home purchase or refinance) you are going to pay closing costs...period. Let me clarify regarding a purchase of a home...the seller may pay some or even all the closing costs in a transaction, but it essentially works out to just ... more...

Glossary of Common Terms Used During the Mortgage Process
APR - This stands for Annual Percentage Rate. It enables you to compare the full cost of the mortgage. Rather than just being an interest rate, it includes up front and ongoing costs of taking out a mortgage. The formula for calculating APR is set by Government Regulations and therefore enables ... more...

How To Save Money On Your Mortgage
Obtaining a home loan is arguably the most expensive transaction youll experience in your lifetime. Therefore, getting the best home at the greatest value is an endeavor worth pursuing. Whether youre trying to squeeze in to a higher priced home or just trying to shave a couple bucks off of the ... more...

Accessing Funds You Never Knew You Had- Household Utilities and Mortgage Expense Reduction Plan
For most of us the process of getting out of debt and pursuing a venture that would create an income stream leading to early retirement seems just a pipe dream. It goes without saying; it takes money to make money. Most of us have had our eye on pursuing a stock, invention patent, greater ... more...

Bad Credit Mortgage Refinance - Should I, Shouldn't I?
It is a common financial scenario across households in the Western world. Multiple debts have started to build up: a car loan here, a department store loan there; a bank loan here and several credit cards there. While all may have seemed manageable on the optimistic day you took them out, or spent ... more...

Mortgage: Effective Household Investment for Financial Autonomy
If finances had a copyright, we would have bought it by now. But it is hardly sold anywhere near the place we live. So, when we decide to take a mortgage it becomes highly perplexing for it is something you are not used to. Taking out a mortgage is not like an everyday errand. Mortgage in the ... more...

Rate Tarts No Longer Welcomed By Mortgage And Credit Card Providers
Following on from recent moves in the credit card industry (see Cashzilla Rate tarts losing ability to cherry pick) to reduce the number of people switching from one financial provider to another, mortgage lenders are now looking to follow suit.Abbey is the latest High Street mortgage lender to ... more...