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Date: 2009-01-15 17:19:14

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Beneficial Finance - Mortgage Review

Beneficial Finance, does personal, auto, and mortgage lending as a retail subsidiary of mega-bank parent HSBC Group (NYSE: HBC) ... of Beneficial Finance should be avoided. They are big pushers of credit cards, home equity loans, and debt consolidation mortgages. You can’t expect much better being a subsidiary of HSBC Mortgage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 22:05:31


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


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


Home Equity second mortage Loans - Good For Building

Homeowners sometimes find that after they have moved into their dream home, ... mortgage. This extra money you take out against the home can be used to pay off credit card debt, medical ... as a way to improve the atmosphere of the home. Others will use it to consolidate their bills [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 07:53:00


The Latest Home Mortgage rip-off.

If you or someone you know is in danger of losing their home and is considering paying someone to renegotiate their mortgage they need to read this ... to bilk homeowners out of the equity in their homes. Now, with that equity often dried up, they are presenting themselves as “foreclosure rescue companies” that charge upfront fees to modify loans [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 18:14:17


Mortgages Market Update: 01/09

Before I begin I would like to apologize for not posting anything in a while, it has been a little crazy here in the mortgage world (thank God) ... ! If you have a mortgage that is over 6.00%, a home equity, and you are not over the limit of $625,500 (NYC and many other counties nationwide) you should contact your mortgage loan officer/broker to refi! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 16:45:46


Do it yourself Credit Repair

by Rob Kosberg You found yourself in a very bad financial situation. You may feel emotional, hopeless, guilty or all of them ... habits. It doesn’t mean a “debt consolidation,” program or a home equity loan .The word is PLAN. Round up all credit reports, bill payment and credit card records, loan and mortgage records [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 16:17:07


Do it yourself Credit Repair

by Rob Kosberg You found yourself in a very bad financial situation. You may feel emotional, hopeless, guilty or all of them ... habits. It doesn’t mean a “debt consolidation,” program or a home equity loan .The word is PLAN. Round up all credit reports, bill payment and credit card records, loan and mortgage records [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:18:56


Posts about Foreclosures as of August 2, 2009

Reverse mortgages to the rescue – instantloanreview.com 08/02/2009 Reverse mortgages have been around for nearly 20 years, but it wasn’t until the current financial crisis that they caught on. Seniors are turning to these loans to tap the equity in their homes and generate tax-free income to help them ride out hard times. For Frank and Carol Rider, a reverse mortgage is providing a cushion, giving their investments time to recover from the bear market. [more...]

Date: 2009-08-02 12:05:22


6 Factors Shaping the Renewable Energy Industry in 2008

Many industries experienced turbulence this year and renewable energy was no exception ... It is not just hard to secure a mortgage. Homeowners wishing to pay for a solar system using a home equity loan may ... this incentive doesn't have a direct impact on renewable energy in 2008 because the law take effect [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 01:26:22


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


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


Don’t Raid Your 401(k) to Make Mortgage Payments

What’s worse than not being able to make your mortgage payments? How about tapping into retirement savings to make ends meet? ... out a home equity loan. “People had wiggle room by borrowing on their houses, and it just isn’ ... that if you’re really desperate to use the money in your 401(k), you’re better off taking a loan [more...]

Date: 2008-06-04 20:00:54


Why a Mortgage Professional Beats a Banker Every Time — The Story Tells It All

The best way to explain why a mortgage professional is always better than a banker is to use an anecdote ... to you) that included plenty of hassles over paperwork, they agreed on a loan for their new home ... - they decided to apply for a bridge loan (more on bridge loans later). This would take the equity [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 18:28:01


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


Refinancing vs Line of Credit

Refinancing vs line of credit are two popular options you have when deciding the best way to take equity out of your home. Sometimes it makes sense to establish a line of credit. But in other situations it’s better to get a cash back refinance mortgage loan. You can find out which loan is best for your situation by doing some simple math [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 03:29:21


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


Mortgage bankruptcy reform may speed losses

A change in bankruptcy laws to allow judges to reduce the mortgages of consumers would probably boost filings, accelerating lenders’ losses on home-equity, automobile and credit-card loans, according to Keefe ... harmed may benefit in some ways, the Keefe, Bruyette analysts wrote. Credit-card companies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 08:30:01


How an excessively low valuation can leave you feeling really down

Long-time homeowners coming to the end of mortgage deals are being forced to take more expensive loans than they had planned for because of ... is that remortgaging homeowners who mistakenly bank on high levels of equity are instead having to take ... to those with at least 25% equity in their home. Sellers counting on an inflated selling price to help [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 00:04:09


on mortgage talks

A childhood friend just got home 1 month earlier my father, she too works in a cruise line! ... 1 in the states that helped millions of people with their house financing, debt consolidation and equity loans. like this company, good and renowned service must be the first thing to consider [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 13:51:27


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


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


Mortgage-backed insecurities

If you don’t have enough down payment money to qualify for a traditional mortgage, the government forces you to buy mortgage insurance ... with little (or nothing) down, you may soon be in negative equity. This is the case with about ten ... can only lend 80% of the value of a home without it, you can imagine how many loans fell [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 02:31:53


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


Top Ten Things to Know if You’re Interested in a Reverse Mortgage

Reverse Mortgages are becoming popular in America. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) created one of the first ... that lets a homeowner convert a portion of the equity in his or her home into cash. The equity built up over years of home mortgage payments can be paid to you. But unlike a traditional home equity loan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:53:15


Eliminate Debt: Get Back On The Road To Financial Independence

Everybody wants to attain financial independence but are tied down because of debts and lack of financial planning ... to credit cards, car payment, mortgage, student loans, personal loans, home equity, and other bill ... are as long as the one I mentioned above, then debt consolidation might be the best choice. The third [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 06:32:10


The Truth about Debt Management Plans

by Jon Ochs In my years of experience in the industry, I have found that most people are looking for a debt relief option that does not exist ... Consolidation: Debt consolidation is, in nearly all cases, a home equity loan or second mortgage ... . Because these programs rarely ever do what they claim, and many credit card companies no longer endorse [more...]

Date: 2008-09-21 12:49:13


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


$75 user participation survey for those in debt

As I think I have mentioned before, I am working with a company called DebtGoal in development of their product ... in credit card debt At least 2 other types of debt (mortgage, auto, student loan, home equity loan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 15:48:20


Tips for Mortgage Refinancing and Debt Consolidation

Many people discover that their credit card debt is out of control when they get their monthly bank statement ... your balance over-the-limit fees. It’s time to consider debt consolidation to save your money - credit card balance transfer, home equity loan or mortgage refinancing. One of the best ways to obtain [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 03:48:15



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