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Mortgage Prepayment by Doubling Principal
20 September 2004 "I have been advised that I can cut the life of my mortgage in half by making an extra payment to principal each month equal to that month?s principal payment. Is this true?" I have been asked this question many times and have always answered it in ... more... Mortgage Prepayment When You Have Two Mortgages July 6, 2004 "Please settle a dispute. On one property I have an old 6.6% mortgage with small balance and only 5 years to go, and on another property I have a relatively recent 30-year mortgage at 6.25 %. Most of the payment on the first mortgage is principal while most of ... more... |
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Homestead
Homestead Status provided to a homeowner's principal residence - the dwelling (house and contiguous land) of the head of a family -in some states that protects the home against judgements up to specified amounts. Some states grant statutory exemptions, protecting homestead ... more... Prepayment Prepayment Full or partial payment of the principal before the due date. This might occur if the borrower makes extra payments, sells the property, or refinances the existing loan. ... more... |
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