Interest Only Mortgage Basics
The housing boom in the United States has created a variety of new mortgage products. Interest only mortgages are one type of mortgage lenders are promoting to homebuyers and those refinancing their mortgages.Interest only loans are intended to be a short-term solution to your refinancing needs. ... more...

Is a Risky Mortgage Right for You?
The use of nontraditional mortgages, such as interest-only and payment-option, has risen along with home prices and the real estate market. Should you take the risk?The Federal Reserve and other government regulators are concerned that these nontraditional loans may be a little too risky for the ... more...

Understanding Fixed-rate Mortgages
A fixed-rate mortgage is a mortgage on which the interest rate is set for the term of the loan. Your interest rate stays the same for the term of the mortgage or for a specified period of time. Most people use a fixed-rate mortgage. In fact, about 75 percent of all home mortgages have fixed rates. ... more...

Traditional Mortgages are Back in Style
The housing boom of recent years has allowed many Americans to purchase homes. Many new homeowners used non-traditional mortgages such as interest only and option loans to finance their purchases. Interest rates are still at historically low levels; however, mortgage interest rates are on the ... 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...

Low Rate Mortgage Refinance Loan - How To Get A Better Interest Rate
If you have a mortgage loan with an interest rate 2, 3, even 4 points above the current average, refinancing may be in your best interest. When mortgage loan interest rates began to decline in the early 2000's, many homeowners chose to refinance their homes. Refinancing for a lower interest rate ... more...

Home Mortgage and Financing Terms
Every business has it's jargon and residential real estate is no exception. Mark Nash author of 1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home shares commonly used mortgage and financing terms with home buyers and sellers.-Adjustable rate mortgage (ARM): A type of mortgage loan whose interest rate is tied ... more...

Comparing Mortgage Rates
When you're getting ready to buy a new house, you're likely going to be confronted with a variety of mortgage options. You might have to choose whether to apply for a standard loan or a balloon mortgage, as well as whether to go for a shorter loan term like 10 years or a longer term of 20 or 30 ... more...

Mortgages 101
Finding the perfect mortgage is like finding your dream home; it takes lots of work. You may find that you have a few questions about mortgages. Buying a home can be a very stressful time, but through a little education, you can understand every step of the process in securing your financing.Dont ... more...