Thinking Of A Mortgage Loan Modification? Evaluate Your Current…

Homeowners have different reasons why they need a mortgage loan modification. Many are prompted to apply for a new loan because of lower interest rate. Some are changing from adjustable rate to fixed rate. Others want to tap the equity of their home for home improvement, take a vacation or pay for college tuition.But whatever it is, mortgage refinancing provides an opportunity to save money. But how will you know if you can really save by refinancing your current loan. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 17:48:03

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Consolidation Loan Choices Make Choosing Easier

by Daniel Atolben Debt consolidation loans were created solely as a means for putting all the debt together, or consolidating it, ... takes your debt total, and through many different types of loans, can, with the appropriate credit ... with the highest credit rates. Home equity loans are also valuable to a consumer interested in debt [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 14:11:33

Handling Your Debt - What Tax Implications Are There?

by William Blake Sometimes when considering different ways to handle debt some fail to consider how some options may have a better tax benefit than ... to finance just about anything - an auto purchase, repayment of credit card debt… you name it. Even if your home equity loan has the same interest rate as your credit card it is still the better [more...]

Date: 2008-09-18 18:16:28

Fed Slashes U.S. Interest Rate To Basically Zero

Wasn’t the Fed supposed to cut rates in half today, from 1 percent to 0 ... income” no-doc teaser-rate reverse-equity 105% loans that enabled Juan Drywallhanger and his old lady ... $40,000 per year and already buried in credit-card and SUV debt. So, now that grand era can return again [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 20:54:35

Is a Home Equity Second Mortgage Right for You?

Second mortgage Home equity loans are an extremely popular source of credit. Lenders offer dozens of varieties of loans making it very easy to tap the equity in your home ... equity lines that come with fixed interest rates. Many lenders charge upfront fees and large amounts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 08:44:29

3 Ways To Consolidate Debt and Avoid Bankruptcy

If you’ve racked up a little more debt than you can handle, you’re not alone ... , that promise to erase or consolidate your debt for an outrageous fee. Although you will have to pay for debt ... want to consider consolidating your debt into a home equity loan. The interest rate is usually [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 15:42:12

How To Get Home Equity Loan Without Income Verification

A fixed loan option is perfect for individuals who know exactly how much money is needed and only want to borrow up to 125% of the property value and usually offers a fixed interest rate. The 125% loan allows the borrowers to borrow at any time, such as for home improvements or sending children to college. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 02:40:09

Is a reverse mortgage a good thing??

by Doc Schmyz If you have already heard the term reverse mortgage, it still sounds a little odd ... s age, equity of the house, interest rate on the loan, closing fees, and a few other factors ... is so these questions can be answered. The name is somewhat confusing. A reverse mortgage is a loan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 22:24:09

Lending Club P2P: Review of New Post-SEC Changes, Free $25 Lender Bonus

Now that LendingClub has finished their SEC filing and is one of the only P2P lenders currently operating ( ... 660 with a debt-to-income ratio (excluding mortgage) below 25%. In addition, your credit history ... you get. Then you can simply compare this rate with your other options - credit cards, home equity loans [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 14:30:58

Debt Payoff Refinance - Mortgage Rate and Tip For 1-7-09

Real Mortgage Rate and Tip For Today One min. Podcast Ask Terri A Question - Click Here! ... like credit cards or car loans. You can’t use all of your equity. There has to still be 10% equity left in your home or an loan to value of 90%. These used to be very popular right after the holidays to payoff [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 16:31:45

What is a reverse mortgage?? Do I want it?

by Doc Schmyz If you have already heard the term reverse mortgage, it still sounds like a strange thing ... is so these questions can be answered. The name is somewhat misleading. A reverse mortgage is a loan ... citizen’s income. The amount depends on the homeowner’s age, equity of the house, interest rate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 00:52:47

california home loan mortgage second

Your kids are growing and your house is getting smaller. Thinking big? ... . You won’t regret it. You don’t need any equity, and this loan program will actually allow ... offered with a fixed interest rate for 15, 20 or 25 year repayment terms. If you have credit card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 05:07:26

Is Fiscal Policy the Magic Bullet?

Last February I wrote to you about how mistaken it was to see monetary policy and Fed intervention as magical cures for structural and solvency ... , permanently high home prices and endlessly expanding equity multiple bubbles. Why? Can't ... that terrified investors - many from overseas - will loan to us at shockingly low rates of interest [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 16:22:32

WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO INVEST IN A HIGH RISK LOAN FOR 28.75 % IF YOU KNEW THE PERSON HAD A GOOD JOB?

We have over 80,000 a year as well as we have a bad credit rating since of a illness emanate as well as a small not so intelligent choices. We have been perplexing to get a loan to compensate off all upon a credit (less than 7000.00) not counting a automobile loan (up in FEB 07) as well as a residence (we owe110,000 as well as it is value 135,000, though can’t get a home equity loan in TX b/c of a refiance usually 80% law.) We can means a remuneration of up to 475.00 a month. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 00:45:13

All Time Low Mortgage Rates For A++ Borrowers Only

As discussed on December 31, 2008 many homeowners attempting to lower their mortgage rate apply for a refinance, ... income (debt ratio of 32% or less) and substantial equity in the home (loan to value of 75% or less ... and won’t get approved. Only about a third of U.S. mortgage debt outstanding is likely to qualify [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 08:09:46

30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls Below 5%

Just when you thought mortgage rates couldn’t get any lower, they did ... guides on how much you should spend on a home and the basics of home equity loans and lines ... their credit might not be up to par, but they might lack sufficient home equity. The “underwater” problem [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 09:49:00

Home Prices May Be Nearing Bottom, Bank Equities to Follow?

I remain optimistic that housing is nearing a bottom ... traffic. Add to the fall in prices, the recent sharp reduction in 15 and 30 year mortgage interest rates ... news about loan losses. In my judgment, most banks in the US have been trying to get out ahead [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 07:24:00

Weighted Average Cost of Capital Doesn't Include Everything

Or: Figures don't lie, but Liars Sure do Figure! We've got a lot of people with loans in the low fives, interest rate wise, ... : $350,000 first at 5.25% $100,000 second at 8.5% $50,000 consumer debt at 12% This person then used ... that there's enough equity in the property to absorb the full amount of excess debt without PMI. Robert [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 17:50:23

Mortgage Rates — More Changes Coming Soon!

Mortgage rates have improved but continue to be volatile.  Today’s rates are actually up about 0.125% from yesterday ... in order to make sure their loans will be purchased from Fannie without having to absorb the price ... ?  Those with 40% down (home equity), 740 plus credit scores with taxes and insurance included [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 21:22:08

World Peace threatened by queers: Pope

VATICAN CITY (RNS) Nuclear arms proliferation, environmental pollution and economic inequality are threats to world peace — but so are abortion, ... and display it.Aspire credit card customer service Advance cash loan payday Consolidation debt five free in Washington mutual home equity loan Low rate home equity loan Washington mutual home [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 08:49:09

Is it time to lock in our Home Equity Line rate? I'm Stuck!

average equity loan rate There's not many things i dislike about personal finance, but trying to "time the market" is definitely one of them! ... rate is lower than ANY OF OUR OTHER LOANS. It beats out our 1st mortgage, our car loan ... Similar to my car dilemna, now going on 4 months w/out a decision, it's enough to drive a person [more...]

Date: 2008-06-20 16:18:18

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